Rules for Tidal Thames - Revision history

JonathanStutters at 21:56, 31 October 2021

2021-10-31T21:56:09Z

Larsh: /* Group Size and Ratios */

2021-06-16T20:52:21Z

Group Size and Ratios

Larsh: /* Group Size and Ratios */

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Group Size and Ratios

Larsh: /* Requirements for Paddlers */

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Requirements for Paddlers

Larsh: /* Requirements for Paddlers */

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Requirements for Paddlers

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Requirements for Paddlers

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Requirements for Paddlers

Larsh: /* Requirements for Paddlers */

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Requirements for Paddlers

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Requirements for Paddlers

Larsh: /* Port of London Authority Compliance */

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Port of London Authority Compliance

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 '''Minimum for Thames paddling:'''
-PaddleExplore Kayak
+Explore Award (enclosed kayak)
 |-
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 '''Minimum for Thames paddling:'''
-PaddleExplore Kayak
+Explore Award (enclosed kayak)
 |-

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 ! Environment
 ! Coached Session
-! Uncoached / Unled Session
+! Uncoached Session
 ! 2019 BC Awards
 |-
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 Group must include 1 x VHF operator
-Max group size: 8
+Maximum group size: 8
 |style="vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;"|1 x 4* Sea : 4 x paddlers 1* or 2*
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-x 3* Sea or Sea Kayak Award or Thames Qualified Paddler
+x 3* Sea / Sea Kayak Award / Thames Qualified Paddler
 PLUS
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 |style="vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;"|No coached sessions in this environment
 |style="vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;"|1 x 4* Sea : 4 x 2* paddlers
 OR
-x 4* Sea + 1 x 3* Sea : 6 x 2* paddlers
+PLUS
-OR
+For each additional 3*: 1 x 2* can go
-PLUS
+OR
-x 3* Sea including
+x 3* Sea
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 ''Sea Kayak Award''
 '''Minimum for Thames paddling:'''
-Paddle Explore Kayak
+PaddleExplore Kayak
 |-

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 ! Environment
 ! Coached Session
-! Uncoached Session
+! Uncoached / Unled Session
-! New BCU Awards
+! 2019 BC Awards
 |-
 | style="text-align: center; width:100px"|'''Downstream'''
 under normal conditions
-|style="vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;"|1 x L2 Moderate Water Endorsement : 4 x 1* students
+|style="vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;"|1 x L2 MWE : 4 x 1* students
 PLUS
-For each 1 x 4* Sea : another 2 x 1*
+For each 1 x 4* Sea : another 2 x 1* can go
 Max group size: 8
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 PLUS
-For another 4* : 4 x 2* can go
+For each additional 4* : 4 x 2* can go
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-x 3* Sea
+x 3* Sea or Sea Kayak Award or Thames Qualified Paddler
 PLUS
-x 2* for each 3*
+For each additional 3* : 1 x 2* can go
-Recommended group size: 10
+Group must include 1 x Co-ordinator + 1 x VHF operator
 |'''Minimum Coach: '''
-Sea Kayak Coach (Moderate Water Endorsement)
+Sea Kayak Coach (Moderate Water)
 Performance Coach Sea
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 '''Minimum Leader:'''
-Sea Kayak Leader
+Sea Kayak Leader (Moderate Water)
-'''Minimum independent peer group paddler: '''
+White Water Leader + Coastal Sea Award + knowledge of Thames paddling
 '''Minimum for Thames paddling:'''
-Paddle Explore Kayak
+PaddleExplore Kayak
 |-
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 x 4* Sea + 1 x 3* Sea : 6 x 2* paddlers
-x 3* Sea including
+OR
 PLUS
-x 4* : another 2* can join
+For each additional 3*: 1 x 2* can go
-Recommended group size: 10
+Recommended maximum group size: 10
 |style="width:350px;"|'''Minimum Leader:'''

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 Broadly speaking a Thames Qualified Paddler would be expected to demonstrate minimum skills and awareness comparable to those of the 3* Sea award.
-The Club will maintain a list of Thames Qualified Paddlers for the avoidance of doubt.
+The Club will maintain a list of Thames Qualified Paddlers.
 A Thames Qualified Paddler may be permitted to join a Thames group, subject to equipment availability and capacity constraints. The Club is not obliged to accommodate the request of any visiting paddler.

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 To paddle on the Tidal Thames other than as part of a coached or led group, a paddler must meet both of the following conditions:
 * Hold the BC 3* Star award / BC Sea Kayak award and
-* Have passed the Club’s “Introduction to Paddling on the River Thames” course
+* Have completed the Club’s “Introduction to Paddling on the River Thames” course
 A visiting paddler (not intending to paddle regularly with the Club) who does not hold the relevant formal UK qualification must be assessed to the level of a “Thames Qualified Paddler” before being allowed to paddle on the Thames.
 A Thames Qualified Paddler is a Club-specific designation and applies to a paddler who has:

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 * demonstrated sufficient awareness of the hazards and protocols
 * demonstrated an adequate ability to handle themselves in a safe manner on the Tidal Thames home waters
-Broadly speaking a Thames Qualified Paddler would be expected to demonstrate at minimum skills and awareness comparable to those of the 3* Sea award
+Broadly speaking a Thames Qualified Paddler would be expected to demonstrate minimum skills and awareness comparable to those of the 3* Sea award
 The Club will maintain a list of Thames Qualified Paddlers for the avoidance of doubt.
 A Thames Qualified Paddler may be permitted to join a Thames group, subject to equipment availability and capacity constraints. The Club is not obliged to accommodate the request of any visiting paddler.

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	Paddlers must be aware of any current notices to mariners issued by the PLA at http://www.pla.co.uk/Safety/Regulations-and-Guidance/Notices-to-Mariners		Paddlers must be aware of any current notices to mariners issued by the PLA at http://www.pla.co.uk/Safety/Regulations-and-Guidance/Notices-to-Mariners
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	An exceptional group of more than 30 paddlers (e.g. Christmas paddle) is classified as an event and requires advance notice to the PLA.		An exceptional group of more than 30 paddlers (e.g. Christmas paddle) is classified as an event and requires advance notice to the PLA.