Activity matrix: Sheltered water

Sheltered Water

Definition: Ungraded sections of slow-moving rivers where the group could paddle upstream against the flow (not involving the shooting of, or playing on, weirs or running rapids). Areas of open water (e.g. lakes and lochs) where the paddlers are no more than 200 metres offshore and the wind strength does not exceed Beaufort force 3, avoiding the group being swept/blown out of the safe working area. Slow moving estuaries (less than 0.5 Knots).

Examples: Small enclosed bays, enclosed harbours where there is minimal possibility of being blown offshore, defined beaches with easy places to land throughout, no tide races, overfalls or surf.
Note: The definition implies normal conditions and care is advised when water and air temperatures are low.

Activity Instructor / Coach / Leader Technical Advisor
Person Specification to include Minimum Qualification Person Specification to include Minimum Qualification
Kayaking

Including Sit on Tops and Inflatables
  • Skills & knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, both general & context specific
 BCAB Paddlesport Leader

 
  • Skills & knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth & depth of general & context specific
 BCAB Sheltered Water Coach (Kayak)
Canoeing
  • Skills & knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, both general & context specific
 BCAB Paddlesport Leader

 
  • Skills & knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth & depth of general & context specific
 BCAB Sheltered Water Coach (Canoe)
Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Skills & knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, both general & context specific
 BCAB Paddlesport Leader
  • Skills & knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth & depth of general & context specific
 Any BCAB SUP Coach
Rafting
  • Skills & knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, both general & context specific
 BCAB Stadium. Rafting Guide

 
  • Skills & knowledge
  • Personal Attributes
  • Training support/membership
  • Experience, relevance, breadth & depth of general & context specific
 BCAB Raft Guide