Sea Kayak Leader

Badge

Sea Kayak Leader

The holder of this badge has been approved to lead Sea Kayak trips for The Mountaineers

Description of skills

The holder of this badge has demonstrated sound judgment, strong leadership skills, and technical proficiency in:

  • Use of required equipment including charts and navigation
  • Wet exit and the ability to swim
  • Self- and assisted rescue
  • Launching and landing techniques
  • Basic paddling strokes
  • Understanding of tides and currents
  • Understanding weather for sea kayakers
  • Leadership and followership including group dynamics
  • Ergonomics - avoiding repetitive injuries, safe handling of heavy loads and shoulder protection
  • Basic conservation principles as they apply to sea kayaking

WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?

HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?

  • Graduated from the Basic Sea Kayak Course or demonstrate equivalent experience
  • Completion of a leadership course or demonstration of leadership skills to the satisfaction of the sponsoring committee
  • Participation in at least two of our Sea Kayak trips
  • Serve as a mentored leader on at least two Sea Kayak trips with a different mentor each time
  • Leaders must demonstrate skill maintenance by satisfactorily leading at least one trip every three years.
  • Contact the Sea Kayak Committee Chair from your branch's committees for application information and requirements