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
•
Lift, carry and launching
•
Forward paddling over a
distance of 100m
•
Steering and controlling
•
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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