Aim

The BCU 1 Star is a clear stepping-stone to becoming a paddler. Designed as a basic award, the 1 Star is the level people would typically reach after an introductory course of 6 hours quality water time.

Prerequisites

Candidates must be water confident, and ideally should be able to swim (this is desirable but not essential). If under 14 the BCU Paddlepower program may be more appropriate.

Technical Syllabus

Part A – Personal Paddling Skills
A.1 Lifting, carrying and launching
A.2 Forward paddling over a distance of 100m
A.3 Steering and controlling
A.4 Return to the bank and get out

Part B – Rescue Skills

B.1 Capsize the craft and be rescued or swim to the shore (whichever is most
appropriate to the craft and conditions)
B.2 Emptying boats

Part C – Safety, Leadership & Group Skills

C.1 Personal risk management
C.2 Awareness of others
C.3 Provide evidence of 1 journey of about 1 hour (3 km) duration
(this could take place during the assessment)

Part D – Theory
D.1 Equipment
D.2 Safety
D.3 Wellbeing, health and first aid
D.4 Access
D.5 Environment
D.6 General

Venue: Allington lock

Date: 25th April 

Cost: £65