Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning

British Canoeing Awarding Body Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning course.

This classroom based course will support you to consider the weather, tides and provide ideas to be able to plan open crossing journeys with confidence.

The content of this course builds directly on the themes covered in the Coastal and Tidal Planning training and seeks to develop the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the areas below as applied in an advanced water environment:

Course Outline

• You will develop an understanding of interpreting charts and pilots;
• You will explore and practice different ways to access tidal stream information;
• The tutors will support you in planning more complex trips;
• You will develop techniques in calculating vectors and negotiate open crossings;
• Our tutors will share with you top tips in navigating in poor visibility;
• You will know how to obtain and understand a variety of weather forecasts.

This OWNTP course is  delivered in a classroom with tea and coffee provided.

Prerequisites
Candidates wishing to attend the British Canoeing Awarding Body Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning course must have attended a Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning course or equivalent.

*** If you are a current Member of one of the British Canoeing Home Nations and wish to book onto this course please contact us for a discounted member price ***

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