Importance: Very High! Proper planning is an absolutely vital part of safety management, and makes the whole process of preparing for a session much easier and more efficient.
This lesson looks at the planning process for sessions on the water. It will take around 20 minutes to complete.
The training video discusses:
- Why we do the planning
- How to do a venue analysis
- What needs to be done in terms of planning before a session
- What needs to be done when you arrive at the venue
Using checklists to ensure you have done everything that needs to be done is an extremely sensible approach. Even the most experienced instructor will from time to time forget something if relying purely on memory, and the consequences can range from mild inconvenience to extreme embarrassment!
Comprehensive checklists and processes should be part of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the operation. If you are an employee of an established SUP Operation they should be able to supply you with checklists. If you are running your own business, then we strongly recommend you set up your own checklists. Guides and templates for creating documentation including these checklists are available as part of the SUP Business Set-Up and Management Course.
The test at the completion of this online course may include questions on planning a session.
Check Understanding!
- Do you understand why prior planning is important?
- Do you understand the general concept and importance of Venue Analysis, and the sort of things that should be noted?
- Do you understand the sort of things you should be considering when planning a session
- Do you know what to look for on the weather forecast, and why?
- Do you understand how to prepare when you arrive at the venue?
If you’re unsure on any of these, go back and review the lesson again. Otherwise, you can move on to the next lesson.