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Kayak intro 1
Star
Day
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Adult
The
day will introduce you
to the sport of kayaking.
All equipment is provided
to make the day a comfortable
one. Meeting at the river
at 9.30am to issue personal
kit and talk about the
day ahead. Once you have
had a safety brief we
will help you to learn
the fundamental strokes
required to control your
kayak. The day will be
taken at a pace to suit
a first time kayaker with
regular breaks and plenty
of chat. The day will
be wrapped up around 4.00pm
with a de briefing.
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The 1 Star is
a clear stepping stone
to becoming a paddler.
Designed as a basic award,
the one star is the level
people would typically
reach after an introductory
course of six hours quality
water time.
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1
Star Syllabus
Craft
The award is obtained by
taking the assessment in
any style of kayak or canoe
(where the test is taken
by a doubles crew, a variation
of bow and stern positions
must be demonstrated).
Pre-requisites
Should be able
to swim. This is desirable
but not essential.
Venue
Sheltered water
Part A - Personal Paddling
Skills
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Lift, carry and launching
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Forward paddling over a
distance of 100m
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Steering and controlling
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Return to the bank and get
out
Part B–Rescue
Skills
•
Capsize and be rescued or
swim to the shore.
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Emptying boats
Part C Safety, Leadership
& Group Skills
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Personal risk management
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Awareness of others
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Provide evidence of one
journey of about 1 hour
(3 km) duration
(This could take place during
the assessment) |
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