The holder of this award is qualified to guide groups of novices on activity and day based programs on Flatwater areas such as lakes, dams, slow moving rivers, etc. An area should not be classified as Flatwater if any of the following apply: Rapids of any grade Surf (of any size) entry or exit An entrance structure to an estuary or embayment Affected by swell Documented tidal rips (see chart) Documented tidal current greater than 1 knot (see chart) Where the tide (rise or fall) removes a landing area or makes it unsuitable Distances greater than 400 metres from shore Fetch greater than 1 nautical mile The assessment can be conducted in single or double canoes. If using a double canoe the candidate should be tested in both the bow and stern positions. |
