BCU 2 Star Assessment
Course length – 6 hours inc breaks
Minimum age – 16yrs
Aim
This is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundemental paddlesport skills on flat water. The emphasis is on gaining breadth of experience, creating the desired movement of the boat and developing an understanding into how the paddle, boat and water interact.
The award is obtained by taking the assesment in both a kayak and a 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.
i.e. have completed the 2 Star Award Training or have evidence of a similar level of experience
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
