3 Star Assessment (Canoe)

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hdonnelly
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3 Star Assessment (Canoe)

Post by hdonnelly » Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:20 am

Price: £67

Next available dates:
Sunday 12th Mar, 2017 Sunday 12th Mar 2017 1 day (Weekend)

Course Summary:
The CANI 3 Star Award measures a standard of performance for improving paddlers. On completion of the 3 Star a paddler can consider themselves as an intermediate paddler competent to be an active member of a group led down a section of river or on open water.

The 3 Star Assessment (Canoe) is often used as a bench mark of competence when joining a commercial expedition or for joining an extended club trip. For full details of the award syllabus, candidates should visit the CANI website.

The assessment course will take place across one day, focusing on the following key areas; as well as this, candidates are strongly advised to make themselves familiar with the CANI guidance notes for candidates going for 3 Star assessment.

Boat handling skills such as:

Efficient forward paddling
Breaking in and out
Bracing and balancing
Ferry gliding
Poling and sailing
Safety and rescue such as:

Dealing with a swimmer – i.e. including self rescue & boat carries,
Throwline use and towing
Personal safety equipment
Safety, leadership and group skills
Personal risk management
Awareness of others
Paddle a section of open water in wind conditions force 2 – 3 as a member of a led group
Signals
Please read carefully the CANI Syllabus before booking a place. You’ll be expected to provide evidence of previous paddling experience and have all personal safety equipment for the duration of the course. See the CANI guidance notes for this kit list.

Who is the course for?
This 3 Star Assessment (Canoe) is aimed at those wishing to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to journey in a moderate environment under leadership.

If you would like further information or would like to book online please click on http://www.tollymore.com/courses/canoes ... ent-canoe/ ‘However, if you would like to speak to someone regarding this course please do not hesitate to contact us on (+44) 028 4372 2158 or alternatively email us at livetheadventure@tollymore.com

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