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Classes
There are several classes available on both days aimed at all
level of paddler. The technical workshops are very much skills based aimed at
developing your present ability. There are also a variety of 1/2 day and full
day paddles aimed a different levels of ability and finally a selection of
interest slide shows and technical lectures that are again available to all
levels of paddlers or even non paddlers interested in a certain
topic. Click on the selections blow to see a brief description of each class.
For details of when these classes are running click on the program’s link.
The helicopter demonstration session (on Monday morning)
is open to everyone. Die hard paddlers who wish to be blasted by the
helicopter should be on the water in Porth Dafach ready and braced, the
remaining sensible folk should be up on the cliff tops armed with cameras.
Technical Workshops
Paddles
for Pleasure
Day-time Slide Shows & Lectures
Technical Workshops
Rolling Sessions
Takes place in the local pool, brush up on your rolling skills
with the help of symposium staff
Demo Kayaks "The Dealers explain
the benefits of their Kayaks!"
Aimed at kayakers who are looking at purchasing a kayak.
A representative from each kayak company will be available for advice
Incident
Management
The day will look at rescue and retrieving incidents
that may develop within a group on the water. This could vary from capsizes
in dangerous locations, tidal waters, rocky landings, members of the group
being lost at sea, rafted tows etc
Rolling and
Rescues
The day will be split into two. In the morning we will
look at rolling on flat water. This is suitable for all levels. The group
will then progress to moving/rough water. We will also look at solo
re-entries and other methods of self rescue. The following rescues will also
be looked at: The Scoop, T, Double T etc.
Moving Water
An all day session specifically looking at breaking in
and out of flowing water, surfing rescues and towing as necessary. The day
will start on protected moving water and progress out into more advanced
conditions.
Tidal Races and
Overfalls
Aimed at the three / four star kayaker who has the
ability to tour on none tidal waters, will probably not roll in intermediate
to advanced conditions.
SUBJECT TO DEMAND THE GROUP MAY NEED TO BE SPLIT INTO
TWO GROUPS
Kayak Repair
We will look at on the water and off the water kayak
repair. This will involve the group being given kayaks to break on rocky
landings etc and then carry out a repair. The day will start by looking at
kayak construction. Helmets are a must! Depending on the make of kayak and
your ability to break & smash them a hammer may be needed!!!
Forward Paddling
and Paddle Sizing
Aimed at beginner to intermediate kayakers who would
like to experiment with paddles and look at improving methods of forward
paddling. This will consist of time in a lecture room, on the water tuition
and video analysis. This will be a flat water session. In the afternoon you
can look at either paddling with wings / the Euro blade (Normal)
/ Inuit blades.
Introduction to
Sea Kayaking
Aimed at the absolute beginner this session aims to
introduce the basic skills required to move your kayak forwards, backwards,
sideways and how to turn the effectively using paddle strokes and edge.
Paddles for Pleasure
Full Day Paddle
Aimed at the intermediate to advanced kayaker. This will
be a 15-20 mile paddle depending on the weather.
Half Day Paddle
This is aimed at the three star + kayaker or someone who
has the ability and strength to undertake a 6-7 mile paddle in under F4
conditions. Candidates do not have to roll.
Day-Time Slide Shows & Lectures
(All based at the Main Centre everyone welcome)
Expedition
Kayaking Photography and Cinematography
A talk on sea kayaking, expedition kayaking and taking
dramatic shots.
British
Seaside Wildlife
An in depth look at the wildlife that can be found around
the British shores.
UKCC/BCU New
Scheme
A look at the new UKCC (BCU) coaching scheme and all
recent updates. Questions welcome.
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