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Friday 10th Jun to Sunday 12th Jun 2016 (Start 7:00pm)
Cost:
£170
Tollymore has been running 5 Star training and assessments for over 15 years. We run our courses on the North coast utilising the Benbane Head, The Causeway, the many surf beaches and of course the many tide races found off Rathlin. Our 5 Stars are also planned to coincide with Spring Tides to take advantage of the most reliable conditions available on the day.
We offer our training over three days to allow us to incorporate the open water navigation module. This allows us to apply and reinforce these skills practically over the following two days.
This 5 star award is intended for paddlers who journey on the sea in areas where tidal races, headlands, open crossings, swell and challenging coastlines may be encountered. The award should be accessible to all those people who journey on the sea and should not be seen as the preserve of a few elite performers. It is envisaged that the average club member canoeing regularly, should be able to obtain this award within three years of starting to paddle.
When the staff meet the group and discuss aspirations and previous experience, they will decide on a more accurate structure for the course. This will ensure that all participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills at a pace that suits them. They will also involve course participants in the planning process, looking at the current weather, use of pilots, charts, tides, logistics, and equipment required.
A variety of skills will be covered over the weekend, including:
Planning journeys along exposed coastlines free from landings and open water crossings
Boat handling skills in advanced water, surf landings, boat control in tidal races, Coping with wind, negotiating reefs etc
Identify and apply a range of leadership styles and group management strategies
Develop safety and rescue skills
Use of equipment appropriate to this environment, tow lines, flares, boat repair
Above are listed some of the essential skills required to journey on the sea at this level. These skills are relevant to those planning to lead others in this environment. All of these areas will be covered in a practical way during the course and reinforced on the evening sessions, giving you the opportunity to learn from the staff and other course participants alike.
If you are an active sea paddler looking to develop your knowledge and skills in an advanced sea environment then this is the course for you. This course will help you develop the necessary skills to safely lead and journey in advanced sea environment.
If you would like further information or would like to book online, please click on http://www.tollymore.com/courses/canoes ... ining-sea/
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