BC Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Training
Overview
Program: Training Course
Conditions: Advanced
Venue: Anglesey, North Wales
Coach to Student Ratio: 1 to 4
Duration: 4 days
Cost: £375
Dates & Coaching Team
10 - 13 February 2025 with Nick
8 - 11 May 2025 with Nick
23 - 26 October 2025 with Nick
Together we will explore skills and tactics for sea kayakers wishing to lead others in more challenging conditions.
All our advanced sea kayak leadership courses include:
Sea kayak leadership skills in advanced sea conditions
Excellent pre- and post-course online coaching resources
World-class Anglesey sea kayaking venues
1 to 4 coaching ratio
This leadership development course will make the best use of forecast conditions and will include:
Boat handling skills in stronger winds and larger waves, in tide races, rock gardens, surf zones
Leadership and group management in advanced water – incident management skills
Safety and rescue training in advanced water – tide races, rock gardens, surf zones
Trip planning and navigation skills – complex trips, tidal vectors, open crossings
Night navigation and group leadership exercise
British Canoeing:
British Canoeing no longer require formal training to attend an Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Assessment – course attendance is optional. We provide excellent coaching experiences that will develop your sea kayak leadership skills, regardless of any future assessment goals. This is not an ‘assessment preparation’ course, although we will explore skills and experience for successful candidates at this level.
Is this sea kayaking course for me?
Sea kayaking is a physical activity in a dynamic outdoor environment. You should be able to maintain moderate aerobic activity for up to 6 hours each day.
You must be a confident and capable sea kayaker in sea conditions dynamic coastal conditions including wind strengths above 16kts+, open water waves above 1.5m, and tidal streams above 3kts - tide races, overfalls and surf zones up to 1.5m.
All participants must be over 18 years of age.
Contact us for further advice on your readiness to attend this course.
Kayaks & Kit
See below for a list of essential kit and suggested personal items for this course.
Most participants prefer to use their own sea kayak and kit for our sea kayaking courses. Please advise us when completing your online booking form if you require the use of a kayak, paddle or other kit. Kayak rentals are an additional £10 per person, per day.
Essential Kit
Dry suit or wetsuit & paddling jacket
Synthetic or wool base layers
Neoprene boots or old grippy trainers
Buoyancy aid (PFD)
Neoprene spraydeck
Helmet
Paddle
Personal Items
Dry bags for personal items
Hat & spare layers
Cap, sunglasses & sunscreen
Lunch, snacks & water
Small first aid kit with any personal medication
Towel & change of clothes for the end of the day
Meeting Time & Place
Depending on weather and conditions, we will begin in Holyhead or Menai Bridge at 9:00 AM. We will confirm our meeting time and place 48 hours prior to the start of the course. For more information on where we meet, please visit our FAQs & Resources page.