Rules for Flat Water Trips

Environment	Coached Session	Non-coached Session	2019 BC Awards
Flat water (Canals, lakes, foreign basins, rivers not above grade 1)	1 x L1 : 8 x student Maximum novices in one group: 12	1 x L1 : 8 x student Maximum group size: 12 Paddlers with experience can join the group as helpers	Minimum for coaching: Kayak Coach (SW) Canoe Coach (SW) Kayak & Canoe Coach (SW) Deployed Paddle Sport Instructor with First Aid Minimum Leader: PaddleSport Leader Minimum independent uncoached / unled paddler: PaddleExplore Minimum ratio: 3 x PaddleExplore 2 x Specific Discipline Award