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BC Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Assessment
- tidal water
North Wales, Anglesey - £400 - 2 day
During the two days, we will cover as many aspects of the Advanced Leader Syllabus as time and conditions allow. This will be done in advanced tidal waters, in winds of above Beaufort force 4, where tide races and overfalls or open crossings may be encountered and cannot be avoided. You will be assessed leading a group of fellow paddlers (min 3) of around moderate ability.
During the following two days you will be assessed on your ability and decision making to lead a group in advanced tidal waters and dynamic weather conditions, incident management, navigation, tidal planning and personal skills. There will be a night navigation paddle on Saturday.
The following prerequisites for assessment are required:
- BC Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning
- Safeguarding Training - valid (within 3 years)
- 16-hour (2 day) First Aid certificate (inc CPR) within the last 3 years
- Home nation membership
- Paddle UK Online Registration
Paddle Cymru Advanced sea kayak leader further information, is here
British Canoeing guidance notes can be found here. - towards the bottom.
Once registered with your home nation, candidates can book a place on an assessment course – please send us your PDF Registration Certificate at the time of booking.
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We will beach surf or choose a downwind paddle if it is windy. If calm, we will choose one of the many tide races to work with.
This course is for moderate water to advanced paddlers who are comfortable in F4 winds, 1m swell, 0.5 m surf and 2 knots of moving water, as a minimum.
Delivered by Roger
We will beach surf or choose a downwind paddle if it is windy. If calm, we will choose one of the many tide races to work with.
This course is for moderate water paddlers who are comfortable in F4 winds, a 1-metre swell, and 2 knots of moving water, as a minimum.
Delivered by Roger
We will beach surf or choose a downwind paddle if it is windy. If calm, we will choose one of the many tide races to work with.
This course is aimed at moderate water paddlers who are comfortable in F4 winds, a 1m swell, and 2 knots of moving water, as a minimum.
Delivered by Roger
We will beach surf or choose a downwind paddle if it is windy. If calm, we will choose one of the many tide races to work with.
This course is for moderate to advanced water paddlers who are comfortable in F4 winds, a 1m swell, 0.5m surf and 2 knots of moving water, as a minimum.
Delivered by Roger
We will beach surf or choose a downwind paddle if it is windy. If calm, we will choose one of the many tide races to work with.
This course is for moderate water to advanced paddlers who are comfortable in F4 winds, 1m swell, 0.5 m surf and 2 knots of moving water, as a minimum.
Delivered by Roger
We will beach surf or choose a downwind paddle if it is windy. If calm, we will choose one of the many tide races to work with.
This course is for moderate water paddlers who are comfortable in F4 winds, a 1-metre swell, and 2 knots of moving water, as a minimum.
Delivered by Roger
Course dates are out and into August 2027.
Here's a few photos of the last couple of months and a short raw video clip to remind you what we've been up too.
Roger has aimed to create more space between courses to allow for a bespoke day or two at 1:1 or 2:1. Keep in mind if you have specific goals either Zoe Robinson or Roger may be able to assist and guide you towards achieving your aspiration.
Have a look at our calendar below, in the comments and email info@coastalspirit.com
P&H Sea Kayaks 
Coastal Spirit are heading back to the beautiful island of Mull, with its stunning wildlife for a sea kayak expedition on the 30/4 - 4th May 2027 and, at £690 per person.
Two places are left, currently.
More details are in the comments, below. Follow the link, have a read and drop us an email at info@coastalspirit.com 
"The composite Virgo has been amazing. Very high performance, a dream to be able to accelerate quickly, as well as a wonderful carry to and from the water!
I've managed twice to paddle in the Swellies (solo and then with a friend) and once on South Stack tide race, on the ebb solo. South Stack was perfect as the wave faces were long and I could actually carve and change position on the wave. The boat really wants to surf!" - Roger Chandler, Coastal Spirit
📷: Craig Young "I've just completed a two day 4* Sea kayak training course with Roger. Having been coached by Roger in the past, I choose to do this course with Roger because I knew I would get a great deal from the course. My expectations were certainly well and truly met"
"And I'm probably learning more from his mentoring now, as my paddling horizons expand, than ever before. I can't count how many questions I've asked... and he's answered. Roger has the knack of making that suggestion that radically changes your thinking and moves your paddling on in leaps and bounds."
"There are a number of wonderful things about Roger. He has a very light touch in his coaching, and he's always smiling and encouraging you to relax into the enjoyment of the day"
