Seamanship (sea-person-ship) involves nearly constant decision-making, and there is no substitute for experience to develop fluid decisions. Whether you paddle for your own enjoyment or lead groups, The Sea Leader Expedition invites you to consolidate, develop, and reflect on your experience in the context of an actual trip. We pull back the curtain and expose the questions we are asking and the decisions we are making. If you are interested in developing your leadership, we invite you to take your turn at the helm of the group and reflect on the process, with the safety net of an experienced coach (ACA & British Canoeing leadership trainer Ginni Callahan who has over 25 years of Baja guiding experience).
Skilled paddlers who are simply interested in a journey are welcome as well.
Sea Leader Expedition is an opportunity for experienced leaders to gain recognition and certification as British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leaders, Endorsed Guides, or ACA Coastal Kayak Trip Leaders. (Prerequisites apply.) Those pursuing certifications, endorsement or assessments do need to let us know their intentions at least 30 days before the trip and provide evidence of their prerequisites. You will also have pre-trip homework.
Here is a link to a terrific resource for leaders, British Canoeing’s leadership eLearning online. It’s free.
Duration: 10 days, 9 nights camping
Setting: Camping expedition, mostly in sea conditions.
Craft: sea kayaks
Transportation: included from Loreto to launch and back
Available Outcomes:
o Personal learning and development
o Opportunity for BC Sea Leader Assessment
o Opportunity for BC Guide Endorsement
o Opportunity for ACA Coastal Kayak Trip Leader Assessment
Flexible to use weather conditions
Day 1 Packing, group communication, launch
Day 2 Forming a group, paddling on the sea
Day 3 Planning, navigation, decision making en route
Day 4 Safety scenarios on the sea
Day 5 Personal skills development in conditions
Days 6-9 Consolidating all of the above while enjoying the journey!
Day 10 Land, celebrate the journey and the new leaders/guides
About Sea Kayak Expeditions
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Based out of Loreto on the Baja California Peninsula, Sea Kayak Baja Mexico provides small group adventures, customized courses, and quality equipment for hire on the planet’s richest ocean. Through these programs, we promote perspectives that deeply value culture, ethics, and the natural world, fostering vibrant human communities in healthy ecosystems.
