Kayakojacko

Surf kayaking offers mind blowing experiences whilst surfing beach, reefs and point breaks. The aim of this course is to provide you the skills to needed to attain a high level of performance, leadership and group management in remote and advanced surf.

The learning outcomes of this course are on performance and leadership in advanced tidal environments. If you have an interest in the following development areas this course would have great benefits for you.

Personal Paddling Skills

• Deep take offs and sharp exits
• Surfing strategies and routines
• Surf freestyle manoeuvres and aerials
• Wave selection

Rescue Skills

• Deep water rescues
• Self rescue techniques
• Water based repairs and first aid

Safety, Leadership and Group Skills

• Dynamic risk assessments.
• Group control and communications.
• Weather and surf forecasting.
• Trip planning

At the end of your training we suggest a development phase. This provides time to consolidate your new skills. We will provide advice and help you to construct an action plan to continue your development and measure your achievements.

The minimum requirements for 5 Star training

• 4 Star Award or an equivalent level of ability.
• In order to get the best out of this course we also recommend that you have a confident moving water roll.

If you would like any further information or to check your suitability for this course, please call our office on: +44 (0)845 0948276 or use our Contact/Booking Service and one of our team will get back to you.

To move on to your assessment you will need to fulfil the following:

• Attended a BCU Advanced Surf Rescue Course
• Hold a BCU 4 Star Award
• Fist Aid Award (minimum of 2 days)
• Documented evidence of approximately 40 advanced days in a range of surf locations.
• Candidates must be over 16 at the time of assessment, under 18’s cannot be deemed responsible for leadership by law until they turn 18.