As a regular sea-goer, you'll be tested in full to ensure that you're performing at top level when you encounter tidal races, headlands, open crossings, swell, and challenging coastlines. You'll be expected to demonstrate a high level of personal skill, leadership ability and the judgement to lead groups of paddlers with a range of experience on advanced tidal waters. You'll need to be on to of your game for this assessment (formerly known as 'BCU 5 Star Sea Kayak Leaders Award Assessment).
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Get in touchThe aim of this assessment is to test your skill level, leadership ability and judgment to lead paddlers with a range of experience, up to and including advanced tidal water. You'll need to demostrate the judgment to select appropriate environments for paddlers with a range of experience.
The assessment will include a planning exercise followed by a day into night sea kayaking in advanced conditions. The second day will be used to visit aspects of the syllabus not covered on the first day.
Our instructors are some of the UK’s most experienced. We train other instructors and help to write the national syllabuses for NGB qualifications in mountaineering, paddlesports, cycling and climbing. Our goal is to teach you skills to last a lifetime, and at Plas y Brenin you know you are getting training from the best.
If your course is based at Plas y Brenin, the residential price includes accommodation for the night before, and the duration of your time here. If you’re staying with us, we also provide delicious meals to keep you going as you learn, meaning you can concentrate on enjoying yourself.
When it comes to equipment, at Plas y Brenin we have a wide range of top-quality kit for you to use, all included in your course fee. This means if you’re just starting out, there’s no need to rush out and buy a load of expensive gear, and if you’re already pretty well kitted-out, it’s a great chance to try something new.