BCU 3 Star Inland Kayak

The BCU 3 Star award measures a standard of performance for improving paddlers on white water, in conditions up to grade 2, journeying as part of a led party. For full details of the award syllabus, candidates should visit the BCU website - www.bcu.org.uk – for the relevant course guidelines.

The training and assessment course will take place across two white water kayaking days, focusing on the following key areas:

White water kayaking practical skills – flat water foundation skills, crossing eddy lines, ferry gliding, surfing small waves; safety and rescue – planning for problem avoidance, safe swimming, throwline use, safety equipment; safe trip planning.

A combination of great venues, excellent equipment and experienced, enthusiastic coaches ensures that you’ll enjoy the best possible training course with us at Surf-Lines.

If intending to be assessed for this award, please read carefully the BCU syllabus and our Pre-Course Information sheets before booking a place. You’ll be expected to provide evidence of previous white water kayaking experience and have all personal safety equipment for the duration of the course. See the BCU guidance notes for this kit list.

Prior experience: you should have some previous experience of white water kayaking – for assessment during the course, minimum recent experience is 3 or more days’ white water journeys. For training only, you should already be able to kayak consistently on grade 1-2 white water. If in any doubt, please contact us for further details.

Duration: 2 Days

2012 Dates & Prices: Please call or email for details.

We can run this course on-demand with sufficient notice and numbers. Please contact us to register your interest, or if there are a couple or more of you we could arrange something at short notice.