BCU Paddlesport 5 star Canoe Leader Training
Cost: £145
Course Details
You will receive two days of training from one of Britains best Level 5 Coaches working on the skill required for the UKCC BCU Canoe 5 Star Award. Throughout the course candidates will be coached on: grade 3 river running skills, open water skills, lining, poling and navigation skills. Candidates will also be coached on the following:
- Efficient river running skills
- Effective open water skills (winds up to force 5)
- Lining
- Poling
- Navigation
- Skilful boat and bank based rescues
- Appropriate leadership and safety skills
The course will be based in Yorkshire in the Teesdale area. Accommodation will be provided for the night prior to the start of the course; the second night of the course will be a wild camp as this is part of the assessment.
Pre-requisites
Candidate must be aged 18+. Candidate should already have or be of the same ability as the relevant 4 Star Award. Ideally candidates should also have some experience canoeing on grade 3 rivers and open water in force 5 winds however this is not essential for the training.
Payment required to secure a place, together with completed registration form. No refund given for failure to attend.
When is it?
- November 27th, 28th 2010

