CNTP Coastal Navigation & Tidal Planning Refresher
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This course is for all paddlers and coaches that operate in tidal water or for those who want to gain confidence and start planning journeys in coastal areas affected by tide. This includes paddling to islands up to 2 nautical miles offshore with areas of tidal movement of up to 2 knots and winds of up to Beaufort force 4.
The aim of this course is to give paddlers the tools to plan and navigate effectively on coastal journeys in moderate sea conditions. This will include the following aspects:
– To interpret sources of information including maps, charts, coastal pilots and tide tables.
– To navigate on the water using visual references and simple pilotage techniques e.g. transits, dead reckoning and a compass.
– To be able to source, interpret and apply a weather forecast to the marine environment.
– By the end of the course each student should have planned at least 2 coastal journeys that they can take home as references for further trip planning.
– Students should also be aware of the range of resources they require to plan trips in the coastal environment.
– The certificate is one of the prerequisites before attending a Sea Kayak Leader Assessment. Should you have any further requests or require additional information please feel free to contact us.
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