"peter" wrote in message
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On Thu, 2005-05-05 at 14:06 -0700, ChipsCheeseandMayo wrote:
Have just been dictated to at work that in line with BCU best practice
poicy guidelines we must ensure we are first on the water (on an
incredibly small sheltered pond)

I wasn't aware that there was a requirement for the coach to be on the
water at all. I know a coach who regularly conducts 1 and 2 star
assessments from the bank.

I don't think there is any such requirement, however, if operating solo
there may be advantages in being first on the water. If operating in tandem
with another coach then the obvious routine would be coaches first and last.

If I've got my three Star/ three Star plus I don't worry too much about who
is on first on flat water. Ona river i think I might want my more
expereinced paddlers on first. It's horses for courses.

Ewan Scott