LCC Leaders self review

LCC Leaders self review
- As our club grows, LCC wants to ensure that paddling with our club is as safe as it can be. We are therefore using this self review, whose aim is to provide a framework, so that you are more aware of your current skill set and how to improve as a paddler and leader. It should help you consider your own levels of experience, expertise and training. It is also a framework for the club to maintain a list of club-recommended leaders.
- LCC feels that improved leadership is the way to make paddling with our club as safe as it can be, by reducing the number of incidents and by improving the chances of a successful outcome should they occur. This is also in line with recent BC guidance on unaffiliated members insurance.
- Therefore we have adopted a policy of having all club trips lead by either a BC qualified or club approved leader and maintain the list of club recognised leaders.
- Members are therefore invited to undertake this self review to become a club approved leader. If you already have BC leader qualifications you will not need to complete this process unless you wish to do so as part of an ongoing development. Please note that most aspects are based on BC course content.
  By going through this framework you can become an approved leader and lead trips for which you have suitable expertise.
- To support this process, LCC also intends to offer some training opportunities, which will reflect the aspects identified by this self review process
  As a calendar event co-ordinator you may be the trip leader, but if you are not an LCC recognised leader you will have to ensure that a recommended leader has RSVP to your trip and they are prepared to lead.
- In the longer term, the most desirable situation would be where all trip participants are suitably experienced as trip leaders at the appropriate level. The leader can then ensure good group decisions are made at appropriate times, but with group members take responsibility for their own and group safety.
- Only complete the section(s) - river, open canoe, sea, which are relevant to the type of trip you wish to lead.
- You can also gain recommendations from qualified and experienced paddlers to support your own thoughts. After you submit your self evaluation, a meeting will be arranged to discuss the next steps. You can identify your training needs. Then depending on your personal preference these could be met through a BC course, LCC or other club sessions, or arranging your own input.
First NameLast Name
I am completing this self review form for:

River kayakingSea kayakingOpen boatingTouring leader ( compeet rievr leader section for this)

Personal skills - river kayak

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1 I know my paddling limits and understand to paddle within them when leading a group.
2 My paddling skills enable me to lead a group at an appropriate level (beginner/improver/intermediate/advanced).
3 My water reading skills are good enough to help others read the water and select best lines at their appropriate level
4 I can use a wide variety of strokes to deal with the varying situations that occur on rivers.
5 I can use river features to help navigate rapids at the appropriate level.
6 I roll reliably on both sides. I can roll in aerated water.
7 I evaluate my performance each trip and reflect on patterns of excellence and mistakes and do something about the mistakes.

Leadership skills - river kayak

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1 I know the kit and clothing I am using is suitable for the trip I am leading
2 I know what to include in a pretrip briefing, (follow LCC advice)
3 I understand how to do a risk assessment for the trip and know the factors to consider (follow LCC advice)
4 I feel able to lead a group at an appropriate level ( beginner, improve, intermediate, advanced ) and stop at appropriate places to asses individual rapids and set safety if necessary or advise portage.
5 If necessary I am prepared to advise individual paddlers NOT to paddle a particular rapid
6 If a member of the group turns up with inappropriate kit I am understand I must tell them they cannot paddle with the group today.
7 If I do not know someone attending my trip I make efforts to find out about their ability
8 I know how to find the emergency contact details for club members on a trip
9 I can advise others on correct kayak outfitting helmets etc.
10 I understand how to word a calendar entry so it is clear who to those who might RSVP
11 If am I not happy about someone who is attending my trip I know what do about it.
12 I know I must check if any participant on a trip has medical issues which might affect their ability to complete the trip.
13. When leading a group of less experienced paddlers, I am aware that i need to limit my paddling so that they the group members do not find themselves in a scenario, for which they inexperienced to deal with.

White water safety and rescue - river kayak

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1. I can exit from kayak in event of capsize Swim to shore with kayak and paddle Know how to be rescued using a throw line Carry kit for beginner paddle and know when and how to use it
2 I am aware of potential hazards on a river trip I can do active and passive swimming I can do kayak to swimmer rescues I carry kit for improver paddle and know when and how to use it
3 I can do shouting rescue I can do reaching rescue I can do throw line rescue I can do shallow water rescues
4 I can recover a floating kayak and paddle.I can assist another when recovering a floating kayak and paddle I carry kit for intermediate paddle and know when and how to use it
5 I know how to position a kayak for rescues I know how to protect rapids I can do eskimo rescues as rescuer and rescues
6 I know when, and how to organise live bait rescues. I am aware how to deal with entrapment rescues. I can rescue an unconscious inverted paddler from kayak or as a swimmer
7 I know the kit to carry for advanced paddle or intermediate leader and how and when to use it. To include throw line, knife, karabiners, chest harness on BA, whistle, prussic/ jumper, pulley, nuts/ friends, saw, spare paddle, emergency blanket / shelter first aid kit, phone or PLB, map? Torch, spare, clothing
8 I can do a self stopper rescue by deck opening / slow swamping I can organise a stopper rescues - using empty kayak I can organise a stopper rescue - using paddlers in kayak
9 I know how to retrieve a wrapped / pinned kayak I can arrange and use anchors, knots and pulleys
10 I have a split kayak fixing kit and how to use it.

Other - river kayak

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1. I have a current first aid certificate Which includes CPR, drowning and hypothermia
2 I have a list of BC courses that I have attended
3 I have references/ feedback for my WW
4 I have references/ feedback for WWSR skills
5 I have references/ feedback for leadership skills
6 I have a wide experience of rivers and a log of these
7 I have done WWSR training and I have log of this
8 I have done safeguarding training
9 Do you have a BC White water award
10 Do you have a BC Progressive white water award
11 Do you have a BC Advanced white water award
13 Do you have a BC Foundation Safety and Rescue training award
14 Do you have White water Safety and Rescue training award
15 Do you have a BC Advanced White water Safety and Rescue training award
16 Do you have A BC White water leader award or have done the training course
17Do you have a BC Advanced white water leader award or have done the training course

The level of river kayak trips I feel experienced enough to lead on is
Having undertaken your self evaluation what are your priorities for becoming a more effective river kayak leader

Personal skills - sea kayak

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1 I know my paddling limits and understand to paddle within them when leading a group.
2 My paddling skills enable me paddle at an appropriate level ( Beginner / Improver/ intermediate, advanced)
3 My experience of sea conditions is good enough to help others read the water and select appropriate routes and bearings
4 I can use wide range of strokes, and skeg/ rudder to deal with the varying wave conditions that occur on the sea
5 I know to mitigate dangers associated with winds, cliffs, rocks, overfalls tides and tidal races.
6 I roll reliably on both sides
7 I evaluate my performance each trip and reflect on patterns of excellence and mistakes and do something about my mistakes
>8 When paddling on an estuary / bore wave,I am aware of the additional dangers that might be encountered.

Leadership skills - sea kayak

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1 I know the kit and clothing I am using is suitable for the trip I am leading
2 I know what to include in a pretrip briefing, (follow LCC advice)
3 I understand how to do a risk assessment for the trip and know the factors to consider (follow LCC advice)
4 I feel able to lead a group at an appropriate level ( beginner, improve, intermediate, advanced ) keep the group together and rest at appropriate places to asses progress.
5 If necessary I am prepared to advise individual paddlers NOT to paddle on safety grounds on a particular trip.
6 If a member of the group turns up with inappropriate kit I am understand I must tell them they cannot paddle with the group today.
7 If I do not know someone attending my trip I make efforts to find out about their ability
8 I know how to find the emergency contact details for club members on a trip
9 I can advise others on correct kayak outfitting and kit to bring for my trip.
10 I understand how to word a calendar entry so it is clear who to those who might RSVP.
11 If am I not happy about someone who is attending my trip I know what do about it.
12 I know I must check if any participant on a trip has medical issues which might affect their ability to complete the trip.
1313 When leading a group of less experienced paddlers, I am aware that I need to limit my paddling so that they the group members do not find themselves in a scenario, for which they are inexperienced to deal with.
14 I can plan a non tidal journey taking into account, weather tides, group strength. I can navigate a non tidal plan whilst leading group and doing dynamic risk assessment.
15 I can plan a local tidal journey taking into account, Weather tides, group strength. I can navigate a local plan whilst leading group and doing dynamic risk assessment.
16 I can plan a coastal journey taking into account, weather tides, group strength. I can navigate a local plan whilst leading group and doing dynamic risk assessment.
17 I can plan a crossing journey taking into account, weather tides, group strength. I can navigate a crossing whilst leading group and doing dynamic risk assessment.

Sea kayak safety and rescue

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1. I can exit from kayak in event of capsize I can swim to shore if close by with kayak and paddle I can be rescued if in a deep water rescue Carry kit for beginner paddle and know when and how to use it
2 I am aware of potential hazards on sea trip I can do help do a deep water rescue I carry kit for improver paddle and know when and how to use it
3 I can do a deep water rescue I can empty a swamped kayak I can reunite a paddler with kayak and paddle I carry kit for intermediate paddle and know when and how to use it
4 I can tow a casualty
5 I can do an eskimo rescue as rescuer and casualty.
6 I can to organise a group to rescue with multiple capsizes. I can rescue an unconscious inverted paddler from kayak or as a swimmer
7 I know the kit to carry as a leader for an advanced trip and how and when to use it. To include tow line, pump, knife, karabiners, whistle, spare paddle, emergency clothing/ shelter first aid kit, food. phone / PLB / radio, map. I know how to contact emergency services.
8 I know how to extract relevant information from a variety of sources including OS map, chart, pilots, tidal stream atlas, guidebooks, coast guard, other paddlers.

Other - sea kayak

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1. I have a current first aid certificate Which includes CPR, drowning and hypothermia
2 I have a list of BC sea kayak courses that I have attended
3 I have references/ feedback for my sea kayaking skills
4 I have references/ feedback for sea rescue skills
5 I have references/ feedback for sea journey skills
6 I have a wide experience of sea conditions and a log of these
7 I have done sea kayak training and I have log of this
8 I have done safeguarding training
9 Do you have a BC Sea kayak award
10 Do you have a BC Coastal sea kayak award
11 Do you have a BC Advanced sea kayak award
12 Do you have a BC Sea kayak leader
13 Do you have a BC Advanced sea kayak leader

The level of sea kayak trips I feel experienced enough to lead on is
Having undertaken your self evaluation what are your priorities for becoming a more effective sea kayak leader

Personal skills - open canoe

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1 I know my paddling limits and understand to paddle within them when leading a group.
2 My paddling skills enable me to lead a group at an appropriate level (beginner/improver/intermediate/advanced).
3 My experience of canoe trips good enough to advise others.
4 I can use wide range of strokes, to deal with the varying conditions that occur on a lake / flat water.
5 I can use wide range of strokes, to deal with the varying conditions that occur on a river.
5 I know to mitigate problems / dangers associated with paddling when windy.
7 I evaluate my performance each trip and reflect on patterns of excellence and mistakes and do something about the mistakes.
8 I have enough expertise to paddle a canoe on flat water.
9 I have enough expertise to paddle a canoe on a multi day trip.
10 I have enough expertise to paddle a river up to grade 2.
11 I have enough expertise to paddle a river up to grade 3.

Leadership skills- open canoe

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1 I know the kit and clothing I am using is suitable for the trip I am leading.
2 I know what to include in a pre-trip briefing, (follow LCC advice).
3 I understand how to do a risk assessment for the trip and know the factors to consider (follow LCC advice).
4 I feel able to lead a group at an appropriate level ( beginner, improve, intermediate, advanced ) and stop at appropriate places to asses individual rapids and set safety if necessary or advise portage.
5 If necessary I am prepared to advise individual paddlers NOT to paddle a particular rapid.
6 If a member of the group turns up with inappropriate kit I am understand I must tell them they cannot paddle with the group today.
7 If I do not know someone attending my trip I make efforts to find out about their ability.
8 I know how to find the emergency contact details for club members on a trip.
9 I can advise others on correct kayak outfitting of BA, helmets etc.
10 I understand how to word a calendar entry so it is clear who to those who might RSVP.
11 If am I not happy about someone who is attending my trip I know what do about it.
12 I know I must check if any participant on a trip has medical issues which might affect their ability to complete the trip.
13 When leading a group of less experienced paddlers, I am aware that I need to limit my paddling so that they the group members do not find themselves in a scenario, for which they inexperienced to deal with.

Open canoe safety and rescue

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1. I can exit from canoe in event of capsize I can swim to shore if close by with kayak and paddle Carry kit for beginner paddle and know when and how to use it
2 I am aware of potential hazards on canoe trip I can be rescued in a deep water rescue I carry kit for improver paddle and know when and how to use it
3 I can reunite a paddler with kayak and paddle
4 I can do a deep water rescue I can empty a swamped canoe
5 I can tow another canoe
6 I can to organise a group to rescue with multiple capsizes. I can rescue an unconscious paddler.
7 I know the kit to carry for advanced paddle or intermediate leader and how and when to use it. To include throw line, knife, karabiners, chest harness on BA, whistle, prussic/ jumper, pulley, nuts/ friends, saw, spare paddle, emergency blanket / shelter first aid kit, phone or PLB, map? Torch, spare, clothing
8 I know the kit to carry as a leader for an advanced trip and how and when to use it. To include tow line, knife, karabiners, whistle, spare paddle, emergency clothing/ shelter first aid kit, food. phone map boot rescue kit.
9 I know how to retrieve a wrapped / pinned canoe. I can arrange and use anchors, knots and pulleys
10 I have a split canoe fixing kit and how to use it.

Other- open canoe

Rows	yes	working on it	no
1I have a current first aid certificate Which includes CPR, drowning and hypothermia.
2 I have a list of BC canoe courses that I have attended.
3 I have references/ feedback for my canoe skills.
4 I have references/ feedback for canoe multi day trip skills.
5 I have a wide experience of canoeing rivers and a log of these.
6 I have done canoe training and I have log of this.
7 I have done WWSR training and I have log of this.
8 I have done safeguarding training.
9 Do you have a BC Canoe award.
10 Do you have a BC Progressive canoe award.
11 Do you have a BC Advanced canoe award.
12 Do you have a BC Canoe open water leader award.
13 Do you have a BC Advanced canoe open water leader award
14 Do you have a BC Canoe white water leader award
15 Do you have a BC Advanced canoe white water leader award

The level of open canoe trips I feel experienced enough to lead on is
Having undertaken your self evaluation what are your priorities for becoming a more effective open canoe leader

Please contact me to arrange my 1:1 meeting by:

By emailBy phone
Type a question

Type option 1Type option 2Type option 3Type option 4
When is your 2 day first aid certificate due for renewal
When did you comeplete your BC / PUK approved safeguarding course?
Email*
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Phone Number*
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When you submit your self evaluation, a copy will be received by LCC. Within a few days you will be contacted to arrange a meeting to discuss. You will be sent a copy for your records.

At your meeting you may find it useful to have a screeen shot of your:

2 day first aid ecrtificate

BC/ PUK awards awards

Any safegaurding award you have.
Please verify that you are human*
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