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| BCU 1-3 Star Awards The aim of the BCU Star awards is to show your progression along the skill ladder of paddlesport. They are assessed awards with the syllabus being laid down by the governing body of canoeing in the UK the BCU. These awards are of two types, generic and specific. The first two (1 and 2 star) are generic, so they are trained and assessed in both canoes and kayaks. The last three (3 4 and 5 star) are specific to a discipline so you get trained and assessed in which ever craft (canoe, Kayak, sea or surf) you prefer, or do them in all types of craft. At ProAdventure we take canoe and kayak skills training seriously, as we feel that by giving you the best training possible, we will open many doors to you in the future to take your boat and go to places you never thought you could get to. Because of this ethos, we use our highest qualified instructors to train you at all the levels, so you get the best instruction right from the start. Our courses are aimed at giving you the broadest skill base in all paddle sports craft. Why do Star tests? Why not just learn to paddle? Well the way the star tests are set up is that you get a training course that covers all the important skills, as we said in a variety of craft, this will make you a much better paddler then just going out paddling. Also some centres that hire boats only hire them to people with star tests, and some white water sites only let you paddle if you have a skill level equivalent to certain star awards. So you may as well get a star test as you learn to paddle? Give us a call to discuss your personal requirements or book onto one of our running courses as detailed below.
| 1 Star | This is the course that sets you off on your way as a paddler(canoeist or kayaker). WE will look at the basics of how to fit your personal gear. Buoyancy aids, helmets, spray deck etc, What paddle and boat to choose, how to adjust all the fittings in the boat so that you are comfy, create power easily and can control the boat. Then we look at the skills of paddling, including forwards, backwards, turning, stopping, steering, sideways and getting in and out safely. This one day, 1 star course is run in canoes and kayaks, so that you learn the best way to control a craft floating on the water. On top of gaining the one star award, you will spend a gorgeous day messing about on water in a variety of boats. Its a great fun safe introduction to the sport.
| Pre-Requisites - None, suitable for anyone interested in paddlesports Syllabus Here in PDF |
Adult £90pp
U18's £75pp |  Available on any date throughout the year - To book or for more information please call us on 01978 861912 |
| 2 Star | The BCU two star award is the entry requirement to become a paddlesports coach. This award is trained and assessed over two days allowing plenty of time for progression and improvement. The aim of the 2 star test is to show that you have control over a canoe and kayak on sheltered water. Basically put, this means that we look at the skills needed to move your canoe/kayak around easily and gracefully, but more importantly we get you to be able to decide how to modify those skills depending on the weather and what you want the boat to do. This is all about being a Paddler, not just someone who sits in a boat and floats about. Our instructors will use their experience to take you from where you are and get you up to the standard to pass. This is a fantastic two days working hard on the water, learning skills and theory but having a lot of fun in the process |
Duration - 2 days combined Training and Assessment |
Pre-Requisites -Suitable for anyone interested in paddlesports and has been in a boat before.
Syllabus Here in PDF | | £150 per person with your own equipment £180 with equipment hire |  Available on any date throughout the year - To book or for more information please call us on 01978 861912 |
| 3 Star Kayak | | The three star kayak award is about taking your flat water skills and making them GOOD, yes we did mean to put that in capitals. Then we takes those skills and introduce them to the moving water environment. By the end of your BCU kayak 3 star training you will be happy to control your kayak on large open water and on moving rivers. This will include ferry gliding, breaking in/out, reverse ferries and surfing small waves etc. |
Duration - This is a 2 day course, that covers all the required skills and theory. For those of you who have some experience, you should be ready and will be assessed over the two days, for those of you with less experience we would recommend booking a third assessment day after you have consolidated what we have taught you on this course |
Training/assessment £150pp if you provide your own equipment £180 with equipment hireextra Assessment day if needed £75pp if you provide your own equipment |  Available on any date throughout the year - To book or for more information please call us on 01978 861912 |
| 3 Star Open Canoe | | Canoes are about travelling distances effortlessly, to this end our 3 star canoe courses look at how to control you canoe on flat water, looking at the required 3 star skills to achieve this, including good paddle choice, trim, sailing, and the actual paddle skills. Then after a day on the flat, we take these honed skills and apply them to the moving water environment. Here we look at reading the river, planning your route down the rapids, and controlling your canoe. By the end of your BCU canoe 3 star training you will be happy to control your canoe on large open water and on moving rivers. This will include ferry gliding, breaking in/out, reverse ferries and surfing small waves etc. |
Duration - This is a 2 day course, that covers all the required skills and theory. For those of you who have some experience, you should be ready and will be assessed over the two days, for those of you with less experience we would recommend booking a third assessment day after you have consolidated what we have taught you on this course | | Training/assessment £150pp if you provide your own equipment £180 with equipment hire extra Assessment day if needed £75pp if you provide your own equipment |  Available on any date throughout the year - To book or for more information please call us on 01978 861912 |
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