BCU 3 Star White Water Assessment (Kayak)
Cost: £36
What is it
This is an assessment where the candidate has the opportunity to gain the White Water 3 Star Award. Candidates will be expected throughout the course to demonstrate all the necessary skills required to fulfill the award, including:
- efficient forward paddling
- reverse figure of 8
- various ways of moving sideways
- support stroke on the move
- eskimo rolls
- breaking in and out
- ferry gliding
- rescues
- group awareness
The course will be on the River Derwent ending on the at Matlock rapids. If you require help with transport we can organise a car sharing system to help.
Basic equipment such as boats, paddles and buoyancy aids can be provided, however please inform us prior to the assessment should you need them
The 3 star award is a pre-requisite to becoming a L2 Coach.
Pre-requisites
Candidates need to show evidence of having paddled grade 2 rivers and evidence of having paddled at least 3 journeys on sheltered water and on moving water. Candidates should have had a range of experiences showing an understanding of paddling etiquette when paddling as a group.
Payment required to secure a place, together with completed registration form.
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