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BCU - 3 Star White Water Kayak - Training

BCU 3 star inland kayayk training course run in Devon and Wales.

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

£130
Group bookings only - You will need the minimum number of people (please see Group Size).

Duration

2 Days

Group Size

2-6 Weekdays / 4-6 Weekends

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.

These courses are run on a private booking basis, please contact us to make a booking.

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

Accommodation

To keep the course costs down accommodation is not included. We can usually recommend some places to stay.

Transport

Lift sharing can be arranged, or we will meet at the venue.