Navigation & Pilotage
International Coastal Guide Module
This course prepares you for challenging sea journeys, including open water crossings in areas with strong tidal movement exceeding 3 knots. It aims to equip guides with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective planning and navigation in advanced sea conditions. The primary objective is to enhance the guides‘ knowledge, awareness, and seamanship. Participants will learn to utilize nautical charts, maps, pilot books, IALA buoyage, collision regulations, tide tables, and tidal stream atlases. The course will cover how to interpret weather systems, calculate vectors for navigating open crossings, tide races, and over-falls, and develop advanced pilotage techniques for poor visibility and night navigation. Additionally, the course will explore oceanography and meteorology. The course will also explore navigation at night.
This course encompasses the essential basics of paddling a sea kayak on the ocean or other large bodies of water, the module also includes elements of sea safety, navigation and camp craft.
As paddlers advance through the three fundamental levels, they will work towards becoming skilled expedition team members, enhancing their abilities in paddle techniques, seamanship, camp craft, and navigation. They will also learn to support group objectives during expeditions.
This module's essential Skills include Kayak and Paddle design, Equipment, Sea Safety, Paddle Techniques, Camp craft, and Navigation.
This course encompasses the essential basics of paddling a sea kayak on the ocean or other large bodies of water, the module also includes elements of sea safety, navigation and camp craft.
As paddlers advance through the three fundamental levels, they will work towards becoming skilled expedition team members, enhancing their abilities in paddle techniques, seamanship, camp craft, and navigation. They will also learn to support group objectives during expeditions.
This module's essential Skills include Kayak and Paddle design, Equipment, Sea Safety, Paddle Techniques, Camp craft, and Navigation.
This course encompasses the essential basics of paddling a sea kayak on the ocean or other large bodies of water, the module also includes elements of sea safety, navigation and camp craft.
As paddlers advance through the three fundamental levels, they will work towards becoming skilled expedition team members, enhancing their abilities in paddle techniques, seamanship, camp craft, and navigation. They will also learn to support group objectives during expeditions.
This module's essential Skills include Kayak and Paddle design, Equipment, Sea Safety, Paddle Techniques, Camp craft, and Navigation.
This course encompasses the essential basics of paddling a sea kayak on the ocean or other large bodies of water, the module also includes elements of sea safety, navigation and camp craft.
As paddlers advance through the three fundamental levels, they will work towards becoming skilled expedition team members, enhancing their abilities in paddle techniques, seamanship, camp craft, and navigation. They will also learn to support group objectives during expeditions.
This module's essential Skills include Kayak and Paddle design, Equipment, Sea Safety, Paddle Techniques, Camp craft, and Navigation.
NAVIGATION & PILOTAGE
Participant Skill Level
FS 3 or sea proficient
Pre-Requisits
FS 3 or equivalent
Course Duration
2 Days
Ratio
1/8
Price
£ 255
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