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Saturday 7th May to Sunday 8th May 2016
Cost:
£150.50
The BCU 3 Star Award measures a standard of performance for improving paddlers on sea, in conditions up to wind force 3 and associated sea state.
Achieving your 3 Star is recognition of having the skills and understanding to be a member of a group journeying in a moderate environment under leadership.
The 3 Star is often used as a bench mark of competence when joining a commercial expedition or for joining an extended club trip. The 3 Star is also a prerequisite to be attending your level 2 coach training.
The training and assessment course will take place across two sea kayaking days, focusing on the following key areas:
Sea kayaking handling skills such as:
Efficient forward paddling
Turning in wind and waves
Bracing and balancing
Paddling up- across- and downwind
Safety and rescue such as:
Dealing with a capsize – ie deep water rescues, including self rescue
Towing techniques including strategies for sea sickness, exhaustion etc
Safety equipment, application of VHF, GPS
Boat repair, dealing with a damaged boat afloat and at the campsite
Trip planning – weather and tidal planning, using maps and charts including symbol recognition orientation, simple navigation, including taking a bearing and following a compass course.
If you are intending to be assessed for this award, please read carefully the BCU syllabus before booking a place. You’ll be expected to provide evidence of previous sea kayaking experience and have all personal safety equipment for the duration of the course. See the BCU guidance notes for this kit list.
This programme is aimed at those wishing to develop the necessary skills to journey in a moderate environment – up to and including force 3 open water under leadership.
The 3 Star is also a prerequisite for those wishing to go and attend their 4 Star.
If you would like further information or would like to book online, please click on http://www.tollymore.com/courses/canoes ... sea-kayak/
However, if you would like to speak to someone regarding this course, please do not hesitate to contact us (+44) 028 4372 2158 or alternatively email us at livetheadventure@tollymore.com