BCAB Modules

BCAB MODULES

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Essential Skills for Safe and Confident Paddling

The British Canoeing Awarding Body has a series of comprehensive modules that equips paddlers with essential knowledge to enhance their skills and safety on the water. Covering key topics such as Surf and Swell, Tides, Weather, Navigation, and Open Crossings, the modules are designed to build your confidence and decision-making abilities in diverse paddling environments. Whether you're tackling coastal waters, planning a route, or interpreting weather conditions, this series empowers you to paddle smarter, safer, and with greater enjoyment.

Each Module is available as an eLearning Package or can be delivered by one of our tutors.

You earn 5 CPD points for completing any of these modules. These will be added to your membership record after completion.

Surf and Swell

Aimed at paddlers in coastal environments, this module introduces ground swell and wind swell. Focusing on how the swell and surf can affect paddling, the module covers surf forecasts, environmental considerations and trip planning.
Tides

The Tides module is for paddlers of any craft who want to increase their knowledge of how tides can impact paddling in estuaries and coastal waters. It introduces the key topics for tidal paddling and gives examples through paddling scenarios.
Weather

The Weather module is for any paddler, whether paddling on inland or coastal waters, wanting to increase knowledge of weather forecasting and how different conditions can affect trips. The single-module course introduces key considerations for paddlers and how to avoid risks from poor weather when planning and on trips.
Navigation for Paddlers

The Navigation for Paddlers module introduces both pre-trip planning and on-the-water navigating, including when you may need to change your plan. Topics covered in this module include handrailing, collection points, and aiming off and attack points. The Navigation elearning includes estimating speed and distance, as well as taking a compass bearing.
Open Crossings

The Open Crossings module introduces paddlers to crossings in both tidal and non-tidal waters. Topics include dead reckoning, calculating set and drift, and working out position. The module also explores potential dangers and considerations, as well as example trip planning.

Delivery Format

We’ve made the modules flexible to fit your needs! You can choose how you want to learn:

eLearning: Learn at your own pace, whenever it fits your schedule.
Online or Virtual Classroom: Join live sessions, interact with instructors and fellow paddlers from anywhere!
On the Water: Put your knowledge to the test with real-time weather observation and practice during live sessions.