Sea Kayaker's Aide-Mémoire

This sea kayaking aide-mémoire is designed to support the sea kayak guide/leader in their duties while operating in and around the marine environment. It serves as a trigger mechanism to remind the guide/leader of what is required during various situations that may arise while in the role of leader. In stressful situations, it is easy to react in ways that deviate from learned processes; this aide-mémoire helps to prevent that. You will find information on topics related to planning—such as tidal predictions, wind and sea scale, night navigation, client questionnaires, trip plans, float plans, and dynamic risk assessments—as well as basic first aid, emergency calls, sea kayak safety and rescue, and incident management.