Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

  • 2

    Chapter 1 - Tides

    • Introduction to tides

    • 1. What causes the tide

    • 2. Tidal movements

    • 3. The rule of 12s

    • 4. Tidal movement, practical application

    • 5. Time-lapse of tidal range

    • Tides quiz

  • 3

    Chapter 2 - Weather

    • Introduction to weather

    • 1. Pressure

    • 2. Fronts

    • 3. Terminology

    • Weather quiz
  • 4

    Chapter 3 - Rips

    • Introduction to rips

    • 1. What causes rips

    • 2. Parts of a rip

    • 3. Types of rip

    • Rips quiz
  • 5

    Chapter 4 - Equipment and safety

    • Introduction to Equipment & Safety

    • 1. Pre paddle checks

    • 2. Personal equipment

    • 3. Communication

    • Safety quiz

  • 6

    Congratulations!

    • Congratulations, you have completed the course, what next?

    • End of course evaluation
  • 7

    Bonus material

    • Professor Mike Tipton live Q & A on cold water physiology. Jan 22

    • Colin Speedie live webinar about interactions with marine animals.

    • Prof Mike Tipton talking to us about the the sensation of getting colder after you get out of the water

    • Professor Mike Tipton live webinar along with presentation, Dec 20

Instructor(s)

Stephen Bowens

Hi, I have been working in the outdoor industry for over 27 years now as an instructor, trainer, inspector and technical advisor. In recent years I have found a love of challenges and expeditions including rowing across the Atlantic ocean, and several paddle expeditions. I am a lecturer in Marine Sports Science & Surf Science at Newquay College. I have been a Surf Lifeguard Trainer/Assessor for over15 years. I love a wide range of watersports and find paddleboarding especially fun due to its diversity. I find real enjoyment in introducing people to this wonderful activity and being able to go and explore the coast with people who would otherwise not be able to access these locations.