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BCU 1 Star Course
The British Canoe Union’s 1 star award is designed to be the first step in becoming a paddler, learning the personal paddle stokes needed to control the kayak through the water, the safety aspects of kayaking with others including capsize procedures and the theory behind the sport.
During the course will ensure you gain all the relevant skills and theory needed for the assessment without training you ‘just to pass the assessment’. You will also have plenty of time to practise the skills your week on before taking your assessment.
Aim
To teach the key kayak techniques, control and theory and to be assessed to the BCU 1 Star syllabus.
Who it's for
Anyone wishing to take the first step towards BCU star awards and get into the thrilling sport of kayaking. If you’ve attended one of our kayaking experiences then the BCU 1 Star award is the natural progression.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, this course and assessment can be taken without any prior experience, however if you are not sure about a full day kayaking why not try our Kayaking Experience.
During the experience we will cover the following:
- Safety awareness
- Equipment selection
- Launching and recovering
- Steering and controlling
- Kayaking theory
- Capsize drills
- Using spray decks
- Dates & Venue
- Please see the calendar for details.
- Cost
- £75
- Duration
- A full day course (6 hours)
- Clients per group
- 4-12
- Equipment Supplied
- All kayaking and safety equipment supplied except for wetsuits.
- 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.
- Catering
- Please bring a packed Lunch (and plenty of water), as there are no shops near the venue.
- Accommodation
- N/A
- Transport
- N/A
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