Rules for Offshore Trips
| Environment | Coached Trip | Led Trip | 2019 BC Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheltered water
enclosed bays harbours |
1 x L2 : 8 x students
Max group size: 9 |
1 x 4* Sea : 8 paddlers
Max group size: 9 |
Minimum Coach:
Kayak Coach (SW) with Sea Kayak or Touring Award Sea Kayak Coach (MW) Performance Coach Sea
Sea Kayak Leader (MW) |
| Moderate water
As defined by BC |
1 x Sea MWE : 6 paddlers
Coach is responsible for ensuring that all members of the group have appropriate skills for the intended activity and environment. Maximum group size: 7 It is strongly advised that group includes a helper of minimal standard of 3* |
1 x 4* Sea : 6 x paddlers
Leader is responsible for ensuring that all members of the group have appropriate skills for the intended activity and environment. Maximum group size: 7 It is strongly advised that group includes a helper of minimal standard of 3* |
Minimum Coach:
Sea Kayak Coach (MW) Performance Coach Sea
Sea Kayak Leader (MW)
Sea Kayak Award |
| Advanced water
As defined by BC |
1 x Sea AWE : 4 paddlers
Maximum group size: 5
|
1 x 5* Sea : 4 x paddlers
Maximum group size: 5 |
Minimum Coach:
BC Coach (Advance Water) BC Coach (AWE)
Advance Water Leader |
| Uncoached / unled groups taking place on same trip as coached or led groups | Uncoached/Unled group
There must be a minimum of: 3 x SK award/SK coastal award/SK Advanced award level paddlers. The group must include 1 x Co-ordinator. One member of the group should hold CNTP certificate. The Group must have method/means of communication. Recommended max group size: 10 paddlers The trip undertaken must within the remit of the awards held by the group, as specified by the BC. If the group consists of paddlers with a mixture of awards - the trip must be within the remit of the least qualified paddler. A suitable trip should be found for the whole group based on experience and ability. If numbers allow, it is acceptable to divide a larger un-coached/led group into smaller groups of paddlers wishing to paddle different sections/areas. All smaller groups must carry means of communication. All club SK un-coached/unled group club trips are arranged on the forum and groups are based on the club members who attend that particular trip, and the factors listed above. Any unofficial groups (WhatsApp or otherwise) are used only for private trips. | ||
