As Sea Kayak leaders we use C.L.A.P. whilst leading and controlling groups.
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Communication
Before
Before Meeting Group:
Group contacts: Emails, Social Media.
Data gathering - Form Filling, Coastguard details, Shore Contacts, Initial Introductions, When & Where.
During
During
Having met the group
- Beach Brief - Hand Signals
- S.H.E.E.T.S Actions on STOP
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After
After:
- Group debrief
- Coast Guard
- Shore contacts
Line of Sight
Maintain Line of Sight
Maintain line of sight
- When not possible use number 2 as link man
Share responsibility
Anticipate
Looking back/forward
Movement and control
Movement and control methods:
- Shepherding
- Chain linking
- Buddy/pairs
Avoidance
Avoidance
- Match you and your group's abilities too the environment. Even the best guides can only rescue one client at a time.
- Put Safety precautions in place to safely negotiate obstacles.
- Reduce the threat of hazards ie. use a catch man, hold ground/return?
- Be aware of effects from features: Tidal flows, Swells and Wind.
Group's abilities
Risk assessment Probabilities and outcomes What is the physical and emotional status of the group
- Comfort Zone?
- S t r e t c h Zone?


POSITION
Position
Maximise:
- effectiveness of you and your number two
- group safety
- Positioning within group
