Rules for Tidal Thames
Environment | Coached Session | Uncoached Session | New BCU Awards |
---|---|---|---|
Downstream
under normal conditions |
1 x L2 MWE : 4 x 1* students
PLUS For each 1 x 4* Sea : another 2 x 1* Must include 1 x VHF operator
|
1 x 4* Sea : 4 x paddlers 1* or 2*
PLUS For another 4* : 4 x 2* can go
OR
+ 1 x group co-ordinator + VHF PLUS 1 x 2* for each 3*
|
Minimum Coach:
Sea Kayak Coach (MW) Performance Coach Sea
Sea Kayak Leader
Sea Kayak Award
Paddle Explore Kayak |
Upstream
under normal conditions
under adverse conditions |
No coached sessions in this environment | 1 x 4* Sea : 4 x 2* paddlers
3 x 3* Sea including 1 x group co-ordinator + VHF PLUS 1 x 4* : another 2* can join 1 x 3* : another 2* can join
|
Minimum Leader:
Sea Kayak Leader
Sea Kayak Award
Paddle Explore Kayak |
Advanced water | No club trips - private trips only |