BCU - 3 Star White Water Kayak - Training
Prepare for the 3 Star White Water Kayak Award with this Training Course
If you have significant kayaking experience and would like to learn how to kayak white water with a view to taking the BCU 3 Star White Water Kayak Assessment (formerly known as the BCU 3 Star Inland Kayak Assessment) or just for the fun and to learn some new kayak skills, this course is for you. Using grade 2 rivers, our experienced instructors will teach you how to plan for a river trip, read the water, break in and out of 'eddies' and 'ferry glide' across the river among other skills.
This course is an ideal progression if you have previously taken the BCU 2 Star Award and wish to simply develop your kayaking skills and explore a different, exciting aspect of the sport, or take the BCU 3 Star White Water Kayak assessment. White water is a very different experience to kayaking on flat water so get ready for a challenge and see kayaking in a whole new light!
If you have already tried white water kayaking and feel competent enough you can choose to go straight for the BCU 3 Star White Water Kayak Assessment, however it recommended that you undergo this training course first.
If you are an experienced kayaker but fancy a different kind of kayaking adventure, why not try Surf Kayaking?
During the course we will cover
- White-water theory
- White-water safety awareness
- Equipment selection
- Kayaking techniques
- Rescue techniques
- Access and egress
Cost
£165Duration
2 DaysGroup Size
2-8
Pre-requisites
You must be a competent flat water kayaker; it is recommended that you hold the BCU 2 Star Award or have equivalent experience.
Course Syllabus
Download the BCU 3 Star White Water Kayak Award syllabus here.
October - March, please see the calendar for the next available dates.
Devon
Equipment Supplied
You will need your own boat and equipment; kayaks and equipment can be borrowed with prior arrangement.Equipment Needed
Suitable clothing for the time of year should be worn. A complete change of clothes or a wetsuit with appropriate footwear is also needed. We will provide you with a kit list upon booking.Min Age - 18yrs
Catering
Self catering; please bring a packed Lunch (and plenty of water), as there are normally no shops near the venue.
Accommodation
This course includes 2 nights stay in a self catering bunkhouse.
