Enclosed Sea Guide Award
Award Definition:
The Enclosed Sea Guide Award is for people seeking professional certification in enclosed sea paddling environments using sea kayaks. The Paddle Australia Qualification Scheme (PAQS) is the industry benchmark certification designed to meet the needs of the canoeing / kayaking guide industry for education, recreational and tourism sectors nationwide.
Holders of the Enclosed Sea Guide Award are qualified to guide groups of novices on activity and day based programs in sea kayaks in enclosed waters defined as Bays and Harbours:
- Moderate conditions (forecast or 11 – 16 knots)
- Assessed in minimum winds of 11 – 16 knots
- Max 1.5 nautical miles from shore
- Breaking (overtopping) waves (sea) up to 0.5m
- No surf
Enclosed Sea Guide Training Course
Enclosed Sea Guide – Assessment Guidelines
For Enquiries contact:
Steven Rowland, Education and Recreation Officer;
On 07 3899 1667 or by email to qc.education@canoe.org.au
