Scope: The Flatwater Coach works with paddlers who wish to gain an introduction to discipline specific skills in a flatwater environment.
Conditions:
Conditions should be relevant to the discipline and within the capabilities of both the participant and equipment.
Flatwater areas are defined as lakes, dams, slow moving rivers, etc. An area should not be classified as Flatwater if any of the following apply:
- Rapids of any grade
- Surf (of any size) entry or exit
- An entrance structure to an estuary or embayment Affected by swell
- Documented tidal rips
- Documented tidal current greater than 1 knot
- Where the tide (rise or fall) removes a landing area or makes it unsuitable
- Distances greater than 400 metres from shore
- Fetch greater than 1 nautical mile
Course Content
Introduction to Coaching in Paddle
Getting Paddlers Started
Managing Risk and Safety
Knowing your craft
Paddling skills
The paddling environment
