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Flatwater Guide Course
February 15, 2024 @ 8:30 am – February 16, 2024 @ 3:00 pm
For teachers with practical experience in guiding school trips, conducting paddling activities or similar.
A two day instruction and assessment course for the Paddle Australia (PA) Flatwater Guide Award. The course covers guiding skills, refining paddling techniques, rescues, trip planning, group management and trip Leadership.
$360.00
+ GST *
*Does not include Paddle Australia 3 year registration fee.
Qualification Requirements
- Flatwater (FW) paddling skills
- 11 Guiding trips
- Online Quiz
- Online Project
Course Content
This is a skills development and assessment course for a guide qualification in Canoe, Kayak, or Sit-on-Top.
This course will cover:
- paddling guiding skills
- refining paddling technique
- rescues
- minimal impact practice
- interpreting weather and navigation
- trip intentions, float plans and risk management
- group management