Symposium 2009
Lofoten Seakayak Symposium -09
A unique possibility to participate at the 4. symposium at Lofoten Islands, North of the Arctic Circle! There is a symposium in May in the Fjords of Norway by our partner Njord and we are cooperating at these arrangements. Guides and instructors are either Norwegian approved or BCU approved.
Program for the symposium 2008
Wednesday July 22th
Arrival day Morning
- arriving at Sandvika Camping; meeting kayakers you have or have never met before! Take a short trip to get to know the cooler, clear waters of the North.
Afternoon
- New BCU system explained in English NEW 3 and 4 star awards by Olly Sanders Level5
- NPF system explained in Norwegian by Lidun Hareidet
- General information on the symposium and safety by Jann Engstad
- Talk by zoologist on marine mammals: what to see, expect and do.
Thursday July 23th
Morning session 0800 - 0900
- Testing of kayaks and gear
- First-timers can try a seakayak
Starting two day courses 0900
- NEW BCU STAR3 training and new Coastal navigation course by Olly Sanders Level5 instructor
- morning: Skills; boat handling and personal skills
- afternoon: planning and wather talk
- NPF activity leader course by Lidun Hariedet
Starting a 5 hour course 0900
- Red Cross First Aid Course for seakayakers
Friday July 24th
Ongoing Two day courses; ending today
- NEW BCU STAR3 training and new Coastal navigation course by Olly Sanders Level5
- NPF activity leader course by Lidun Hareidet
Morning session 0800 - 0900
- Testing of kayaks and gear
- First-timers can try a seakayak
Afternoon session 1400
- Theory for paddlers with NP safety course
- Navigation
- Hypothermia
- The tide for current and surfing
Evening session
Olly Sanders talk
"Paddling and climbin adventures around the world"
Party/live music at Prestengbrygga in Kabelvåg
Saturday 25th
Day courses by Olly Sanders Level5
- Tideal races
A chance to look at new rough water handling DVD with op UK coaches
Playing on the races
Reading water and personal skills to get the most our of your play
Sunday 26th
3STAR assessments: a chance for those form training to be assessed on the new award during a journey by Olly Sanders Level5
- planning to start
- Personal skills in 3STAR conditions
-rescues and tows
