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
1 I know the kit and clothing I am using is suitable for the trip I am leading
3 I understand how to do a risk assessment for the trip and know the factors to consider (follow LCC advice)
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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
1. I can exit from kayak in event of capsizeSwim to shore with kayak and paddleKnow how to be rescued using a throw lineCarry kit for beginner 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
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
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.
1. I have a current first aid certificate Which includes CPR, drowning and hypothermia
1 I know my paddling limits and understand to paddle within them when leading a group.
2 I know what to include in a pretrip briefing, (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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. I can exit from canoe in event of capsize
2 I am aware of potential hazards on canoe trip
I can be rescued in a deep water rescue
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
I can rescue an unconscious paddler.
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, 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.
10 I have a split canoe fixing kit and how to use it.
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.
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
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.