Intermediate Kayak - BCU 3 Star White Water Assessment

Are you a flat water paddler who wants to move on to white water and up your skill level? If so, this award is for you. The 3 Star is a prerequiste for UKCC Level 2 Coach.

At 3 Star level you are considered to be an intermediate kayaker and a competent member of a group on grade 2 water. In a relaxed informative atmosphere the skills of breaking in, breaking out, ferry gliding, river running and rescues will be assessed. At the end of the day you will leave with a better understanding of and the confidence in paddling on moving water within a group.

Pre-requiste

You must provide evidence of at least 3 journeys on sheltered water and 3 on moving water, including short sections of Grade 2 water. The journeys must having been approximately 10km or 4 hours on the water.

Course Aim

The aim of the assessment is to develop your flat water skills and transfer them to moving water. The assessment will be undertaken on moving water up to grade 2/3, following the sylabus of the BCU 3* White Water (Kayak) Award.

www.bcu.org.uk/tests-and-awards/personal-performance-awards

 

What's in the assessment?

The course will cover the following topics:

  • Lifting carrying launching landing
  • Efficient forward paddling
  • Forward & reverse figure of 8
  • Breaking In & Out
  • Ferry Gliding
  • Surfing Small Waves
  • River Running
  • Rescues
  • Use of Throw Lines & Other Rescue Equipment
  • Assessment

You will be given feedback on your skills and an action plan of what to do next if required.

What experience do I need?

You should be a competent paddler before attending this course, holding the BCU 2* or equivalent experience (equal to several days paddling).
Be able to swim in normal paddlesport clothing suitable for the prevailing conditions.

What equipment do I need?

You will be expected to provide your own kayak, buoyancy aid, paddle and helmet and be suitable dressed. Please bring your own lunch / snacks.

Hot and Cold drinks will be provided,

Lunch can be provided at an extra cost.

If you have them:

  • Throwline
  • Rescue knife
  • Sling
  • Whistle

Coach to Paddler Ratio
Maximum coach to paddler ratio 1:6

Course Dates and Venues

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