ADVANCED PERFORMANCE COACHING
Sea Kayak Argyll & Bute provide a number of different courses and training to suit all abilities, including all of the Sea Personal Performance Awards. We have a progressive suite of skills courses from beginner through to Sea Leader training. We can provide wide and holistic training, as our lead coach is an Advanced Performance Sea Coach, as well as an experienced Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and Expedition Leader. We specialise in safety, rescue and 1st aid training, combining these to produce challenging and realistic training, in a friendly and supportive manner.
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Sea Kayak Argyll & Bute are also one of very few centres that can provide all of the British Canoeing Guide Modules, and Guide Sign-Off. We take particular pride in training the sea kayak guides of the future.
'Train like it is real - one day it might be!'
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INTRO COURSE
A two day introduction to the wonderful world of sea kayaking.
INTROMEDIATE COURSE
Two days of coached practise and further skills development.
INTERMEDIATE COURSE
Take your skills to the next level in Force 3 winds.
SEA SAFETY WEEK
Sea survival, REC 1st Aid, Incident Management, Safety Kit demos. Five action packed days.
REC OUTDOOR 1ST AID
Two day
Rescue Emergency Care Outdoor 1st Aid taught by experienced Wilderness EMT.
REC ADVANCED 1ST AID
Take your 1st Aid to the next level. Perfect for instructors, guides, expedition leaders.
Guide Leadership
British Canoeing Guide Leadership module. Theory and practical leadership for all paddlers and aspirant guides.
Guide Module Sign Off
We provide all of the BC Guide modules, as well as the one day sign-off for suitably experienced aspirant guides.
Guide Expedition Skills
British Canoeing Campcraft & Expedition skills. One day, outdoor essential skills for guides and leaders.
CAMP CRAFT
A two day course teaching the basics of how to camp comfortably from your kayak.
ROLLING COURSE
Our unique one day rolling course, including use of our simulator and the local pool.
SEA SURVIVAL
Sea survival for sea kayakers, including how to properly use your safety equipment.
INTRO TO NAVIGATION
A practical one day introduction to navigation at sea.
COMPLETE NAVIGATION
Day 1 covers the full theory of the BC CNTP course, and day two provides a practical day applying the theory on the wat
CNTP
British Canoeing Coastal Navigation & Tidal Planning Course. Available in person and online.
SEA SURVIVAL TRAINING
One day theory and practical training for the worst case scenario. Learn to use the safety equipment properly!
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
One day practical and theory training for aspirant BC guides and paddlesport businesses.
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GUIDE ENVIRONMENT
One day module on the environment & sustainability. Practical training for all paddlers.
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FOUNDATION SAFETY & RESCUE
The British Canoeing Foundation Safety & Rescue Course. Essential skills for all paddlers: canoes, kayaks, SUPs, SOTs.
SEA AWARD
The key award marking progress to becoming an intermediate paddler and opening up expeditions worldwide.
COASTAL SEA AWARD
Take your paddling to the next level. Apply your skills
in the moderate water environment and learn coastal navigation in detail.
