BCU 3 Star Open Canoe

The BCU 3 Star award measures a standard of performance for improving paddlers on open water and moving 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.

This 2-day training course will focus on the following key areas:

Open canoeing practical skills – flat water foundation skills, trim and balance, coping with wind up to force 3 on open water, crossing eddy lines, ferry gliding; safety and rescue – planning for problem avoidance, safe swimming, throwline use, open canoe rescue, suitable safety equipment; 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 open canoeing 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 open canoeing – for assessment during the course, minimum recent experience is 3 or more days of open water and river journeys. For training only, you should already be able to canoe consistently on open water in settled conditions. If in any doubt, please contact us for further details.

Duration: 2 Days
Cost: £160

Dates: Call for 2012 dates