British Canoe Union Star tests 2010
A good benchmark for your personal performance. There has been significant changes since 2008 in the structure of the star tests.
Training and assessments for BCU 1 and 2 star.
To see the new syllabus:
New 1, 2 and 3 star (opens a new window)
BCU 1 Star Training 2010
Call us to discuss suitable times.
BCU 1 Star Assessment 2010
Assessments can be arranged on demand.
Sit-on-top and closed cockpit kayaks can be used.
Costs: £37.50
BCU 2 Star Training 2010
Moving water skills.
This course is suitable for anyone with some kayak or open canoe experience. It is an excellent progression from 1 star award and enables you to develop your techniques and knowledge in more detail.
Learn skills applicable to both kayak and open canoe.
The new 2 star award is a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to become a kayak coach.
Training dates:
If you have experience of kayak/canoe, it may be possible to opt for a shorter training course.
Dates can be arranged.
Costs: £170, includes canoe/kayak manual
BCU 2 Star Assessment 2010
To go or not to go. That's the question.
The new 2 star assessment involves paddling both kayak/sit-on-top and open canoe. This is also a great bench mark for your skill level, as it demonstrates a level of competence afloat.
The new 2 star award is a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to become a new BCU/UKCC paddle sport coach.
The certificate can be useful if hiring kayaks or canoes abroad.
Dates:
Contact us for dates. Our last course was in April. We often have a few people wanting to do the assessment.
Assessment 4 hours.
Costs: £93 if we supply all kit
£75 if you have all your own equipment.
BCU Foundation safety and rescue test (FSRT)
The course provides you with key safety and rescue skills and training to deal with common emergencies. This award is essential for anyone wishing to become a BCU/UKCC level 1 coach.
Dates:
Training: Saturday 3 July 1000-1600
Assessment: Sunday 4 July 1000-1600
Costs:
£55 per day.
BCU 3 Star Sea Kayak Training and Assessment 2010
3 star can now be assessed in either sit-on-top or closed cockpit sea kayak.
At a 3 star sea kayak assessment you need to demonstrate the ability to skilfully control your kayak in prescribed conditions through blending the body, boat and blade positions. This means that you will need to have a reasonable amount of sea kayak experience before going for assessment. Suitable for the improving sit-on-top and closed cockpit sea paddler.
Dates 2010:
3 star sea kayak training. Last training was in April. Call for training dates, 1000–1600
3 star assessment. Call to book a date. can be done over two evenings 1000-1600
Contact us to discuss possible dates. We often have a list of people wanting to train or be assessed for 3 star sea kayak. It may be possible to cover training over two evenings if you want to do training.
Costs: £93
BCU 4 Star Sea Kayak Training 2010
BCU 4 star sea kayak training.
The new BCU 4 star sea kayak award is now a leadership award. Attending a training course is an essential requirement prior to assessment.
This course covers the essential training elements of the new 4 star sea kayak syllabus.
Even if you do not plan to take the 4 star assessment, there will be plenty of opportunity to develop your skills afloat.
Course outline & Further Information
Dates:
Saturday & Sunday 4 & 5 September 2010.
Friday 3 September or Monday 6 September are available, if you wish to cover areas in more detail.
It may be possible to arrange a special training course for you, if these dates are not suitable.
Costs: £150.
Kayaks can be supplied at no extra charge.
An extra day can be arranged to cover the new BCU coastal navigation and tidal planning course on 3rd September or 6th September. Contact us for details.
Accommodation:
See our Places to Stay page for accommodation. There you also find details on how to get to Jersey by air and sea. The island has good connections with many regional airports.
BCU 4 Star Sea Kayak Assessment 2010
Sea kayak surfing off Plemont.
The two day assessment requires a minimum of two BCU examiners. It will include the opportunity to lead ‘real’ adult students on at least one of the days.
Please read the assessment syllabus documents. It is a pre-requisite that you have the relevant assessment requirements and have your registration form stamped and returned from Canoe England
You can use our sea kayaks at no extra charge. We have a selection of roto moulded sea kayaks.
Dates:
Saturday & Sunday 20 & 21 November 2010
Costs: £185
BCU coastal navigation and tidal planning course can be included on either Friday 19 November or Monday 22 November if required. Call for details.
Accommodation:
See our Places to Stay page for accommodation. There you also find details on how to get to Jersey by air and sea. The island has good connections with many regional airports.
