BCU 1 Star Award
Course length – 6 hours inc breaks
Minimum age – 16yrs
Aim
The 1 star is a clear stepping stone to becomming a paddler. Designed as a basic award, the one star is the level people would typicaly reach after an introductory course of 6 hours quality water time. The award is obtained by taking the assesment in any style of kayak or canoe.
More information on the award scheme can be found at: www.bcu.org.uk/
kayak/canoe club Details can be found at Scottish Canoe Association www.canoescotland.com
Pre-Requisites
Participants must be water confident and be able to swim in light clothing.
You will need
• Windproof / Waterproof jacket, trousers
• Warm Clothing that you don’t mind getting wet (no jeans)
• Old trainers
• Full change of clothing, including shoes
• Wash kit & towel
• Protection against the sun, i.e. hat, glasses & sun cream.
• Food is available in the café on site or you may want to bring your own.
• Any relevent medication
