Run as a 2 day non residential
course the training is covered
on the first day, followed
by a refresher morning and
the 2 star assessment on
day two. All strokes required
for the assessment will
be taught and structured
training sessions will give
you the chance to improve
and master the fundamental
strokes. A great skills
top up or refresher. A 2hr
canoe lesson will be used
to cover the required canoe
skills. All equipment provided
if required.
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This
is an improvement award
that helps paddlers develop
fundamental paddlesport
skills on flat water. The
emphasis is on gaining a
breadth of experience, creating
the desired movement of
the boat and developing
an understanding into how
the paddle, boat and water
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2 Star Syllabus
Craft
The award is obtained by
taking the assessment in
both a kayak and a canoe.
Any style of kayak or canoe
is permissible e.g. open
cockpit, sit on top, V shaped
hull or flat bottomed etc.
Where a doubles crew takes
the test, each person must
perform each task from both
the bow and stern.
Pre-requisites
Be able to swim –
desirable though not essential.
Must have experience of
paddling at least 2 different
craft, in 2 different locations
and compete in 2 competitions
OR complete 2 journeys of
at least 2 hours in duration
Part A - Personal Paddling
Skills
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Lift, carry and launch the
kayak or canoe
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Efficient forward paddling
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Steering the kayak or canoe
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Manoeuvre in a confined
space
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Moving sideways
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Preventing a capsize
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Turning
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Return to the bank and get
out
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Securing
Part B - Safety
& Rescue
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Capsize, swim and self rescue
•
Peer rescue
Part C – Safety,
Leadership & Group Skills
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Personal risk management
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Awareness of others
•
An assessed accompanied
sheltered water journey
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