4 Star Leader Award Training (Sea)

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4 Star Leader Award Training (Sea)

Post by hdonnelly » Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:58 pm

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Dates:
Friday 13th May to Sunday 15th May 2016

Cost:
£216

Tollymore’s location between Carlingford and Strangford Lough allows us easy access to a number of locations enabling us to select the most suitable conditions on the day. This course is designed to prepare students for their 4 Star Leader Assessment.

Achieving your 4 Star is recognition of having the skill level and understanding to lead other competent paddlers on sections of moderate waters.

The 4 Star is an ideal award for those club paddlers who are leading club trips. The 4 star is also a prerequisite to attending your Level 2 Coach Moderate Endorsement.

The training will run over three days in order to include the Coastal Navigation module but students can attend Friday evening/Saturday/Sunday only for their 4 Star training only. Most of the ‘on the water activity’ will take place in a moderate environment. The course will focus on the following key areas:

Application of sea kayaking handling skills to the moderate environment such as:

Efficient forward paddling
Turning in wind and waves
Bracing and balancing
Paddling up- across- and downwind.
Safety and rescue such as:

Dealing with a capsize – ie deep water rescues, including self rescue, Having a range of ways of dealing with a swimmer
Towing techniques including strategies for sea sickness, exhaustion etc
Safety equipment, application of VHF, GPS
Protocol for leasing with out side agencies ie coast guard
Boat repair, dealing with a damaged boat afloat and at the campsite.
Trip planning such as:

Use of maps and charts including symbol recognition orientation
Navigation including taking a bearing, getting a fix and following a compass course
Weather – Interpretation of the weather forecast and the ability to apply to the coastal environment
Tide – Understanding of tide including speed direction, high/low, springs neaps, and its interaction with the coastal environment.
Group management such as:

Leadership skills and styles
Incident management and risk assessments
Duty of care and responsibilities
Selection of suitable kit and equipment

This programme is aimed at those wishing to develop the necessary skills to lead journeys in a moderate environment – up to and including force 3 open water.

The 4 Star Leader Award is a prerequisite for those level 2 coaches wishing to attain their moderate endorsement.

If you would like further information or would like to book online, please click on http://www.tollymore.com/courses/canoes ... sea-kayak/

However, if you would like to speak to someone regarding this course, please do not hesitate to contact us (+44) 028 4372 2158 or alternatively email us at livetheadventure@tollymore.com

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