
This moderate tidal water sea kayak leader training course will cover personal performance skills, leadership, improvised rescue and navigation.
The course aims to provide paddlers with the tools to plan and navigate effectively on coastal journeys in moderate sea conditions - f4 winds, up to 2 nautical miles offshore, 1-metre beach surf and areas of tidal movement up to 2 knots.
At the end of your leader sea kayaking skills course, you will also have the opportunity to discuss the action plan you've created with Rogers support.
Previous experience and requirements for attending a training course, so that all benefit is that you have the ability and skill to paddle in:
For the British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader training course, moderate water sea guidance notes can be found here and here.
Over a four-day course, we aim to exceed the training requirements for this award and go into more depth, allowing more time for reflection, discussion and being out on the sea in a mix of conditions.
If you want this course to be registered with British Canoeing you gain 20 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points. In that case, you will need to let Roger know. British Canoeing Awarding Body training courses and awards will automatically update your record with CPD points. More info is here.
Roger can also offer you Short, Medium or Long Term Sea Kayak Mentoring, so you get more out of your paddling and time on the water with quality support, coaching and guidance. Follow this link for more information.
What a couple of people have said ...
Thanks, Roger, great week. Feel like I've moved on so much in lots of ways.
Cheers, Gordon - Cheshire.
Thank you very much for the nice pictures and the course. Three days proved to be really valuable for me and gave me extra motivation to continue in the BC performance & leadership awards system.
All the best, Mikk - Estonia
To get a better feel for a course or see a brief account have a look and read a summary on my Blog here.
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Use the profiling target model below to further guide and assist your understanding and development. It is highly likely that your profiling target model may need to be completed a few times as your skills develop.
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 "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"
"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."