Navigation for Paddlers

Course Description

Coming Soon! Available from Feb 2025

Navigation for Paddlers: Explore the Freedom of the Water

Are you a paddler looking to enhance your confidence and knowledge when planning trips? Whether you’re new to paddling or an experienced enthusiast, the Navigation for Paddlers module has been designed with YOU in mind. This exciting new training is suitable for all types of paddlers – from those exploring rivers and lakes to coastal adventurers and everyone in between.

What is the Navigation for Paddlers Module?

The Navigation for Paddlers module is a 3-hour interactive training course that equips paddlers with the tools and strategies needed to plan safe and enjoyable journeys. Delivered in a variety of formats, including:

• eLearning: Access the course at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
• Virtual Classroom: Participate in live, instructor-led sessions from the comfort of your home.
• In-Person: Learn hands-on in a classroom or on the water.

Our modular approach ensures the training is flexible and accessible to everyone, regardless of your preferred learning style or paddling environment.

Why Take the Navigation for Paddlers Module?

Planning a paddling trip is about more than just heading out on the water. This course helps you build the confidence and skills to:

• • Understand weather and tidal conditions.
  • Navigate using maps, charts, and compasses.
  • Locate your position and plan routes safely.
  • Handle on-water scenarios with ease.

It’s the perfect opportunity to gain practical experience and grow your paddling knowledge in a supportive and fun environment. Plus, there’s no assessment – it’s all about learning and growing your skills.

What Will You Learn?

During the module, you’ll engage in interactive activities covering topics like:

• Trip Planning: Discover how navigation fits into planning a paddling journey.
• Hand railing: Learn to identify key points and features to guide you on your trips.
• Paddling Speeds: Estimate travel times and distances for your journeys.
• Aiming Off & Attack Points: Develop techniques for navigating open water crossings.
• Bearings & Grid References: Understand the basics of using a compass and map.
• Tidal Crossings: Learn the essentials of crossing tidal waters safely.

Who Can Join?

The Navigation for Paddlers module is open to everyone! There are no prerequisites, and you don’t need to be a sea kayaker to participate. Whether you paddle a SUP, canoe, sit-on-top kayak, or any other craft, this module is for you. Our goal is to make navigation skills accessible to all paddlers, regardless of experience level or discipline.

Course Highlights:

• Interactive & Practical: Hands-on activities tailored to your paddling environment.
• Flexible Delivery: Choose the format that works best for you.
• Experienced Tutors: Learn from paddling experts who understand your needs.
• Inclusive & Fun: Meet like-minded paddlers and grow your community.

Ready to Get Started?

Enhance your paddling adventures and take the guesswork out of trip planning. Join the Navigation for Paddlers module today and set yourself up for success on the water.

Let’s make every paddle an adventure to remember!

Course Content

• Trip Planning: Discover how navigation fits into planning a paddling journey.
• Hand railing: Learn to identify key points and features to guide you on your trips.
• Paddling Speeds: Estimate travel times and distances for your journeys.
• Aiming Off & Attack Points: Develop techniques for navigating open water crossings.
• Bearings & Grid References: Understand the basics of using a compass and map.
• Tidal Crossings: Learn the essentials of crossing tidal waters safely.

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