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Kayak 2
Star
(2 Day)-
Adult
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. 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
interact.
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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
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Peer rescue
Part C – Safety,
Leadership & Group Skills
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Personal risk management
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Awareness of others
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An assessed accompanied
sheltered water journey
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