Sea Leader Expedition

Practice leadership in context or prove your skills

Leadership involves nearly constant decision-making, and there is no substitute for experience to develop fluid decision-making. The Sea Leader Expedition invites you to consolidate your experience in the context of an actual trip. On this 6-day trip, we pull back the curtain and expose the questions we are asking and the decisions we are making. We invite you to take your turn at the helm of the group and reflect on the process.

Sea Leader Expedition is also for experienced leaders to gain recognition and certification as British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leaders, Endorsed Guides, or ACA Coastal Kayak Trip Leaders. (Prerequisites apply.) Skilled paddlers simply interested in a journey with in-depth discussions on leadership are welcome as well.

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.

Prerequisites

• Ability to paddle competently in wind up to Beaufort 4 (11-16kts), surf up to a meter, and current up to 2 knots.
• For BC Sea Kayak Leader: Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning course, BC membership, first aid.
• For BC Endorsed Guide: 2 years (20 trips) as a certified Leader, 3 Guide Modules, BC membership, first aid.
• For ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Trip Leader: Coastal Kayak Trip Leader training course, ACA membership.

Details

Duration: 6 days, 5 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

Sea Leader Training Itinerary

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
Day 6 Land, celebrate the journey and the new leaders/guides

Prices per person

Includes: permits, paddling equipment, meals on trip, transportation to/from launch.
For the nights before and after your trip, we recommend lodging or camping listed on our Lodging page. Please reserve it directly with the hotel or campground when you register.

Two People				3-8 People
$2490/per person				$1690/person

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