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Course Descriptions and
Requirements
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District
Course No. 1
Introduction to Surf Kayaking-
This course is to allow cadets and adults to experience kayakign in the surf.
The course will include beach safety, core stability, wave selection and riding.
To attend this course you should be a minimum of BCU 2* or have
experience of moving water and a desire to practise your skills.
If in doubt ask.
District
Course No.2
BCU Paddlepower Passport
/ BCU
1* - For those who have never paddled
before and would like to have a go. No
previous experience necessary, however this course is also ideal for those who
have paddled before but are out of practice.
The
course is run using both ‘Open Canoe’ and ‘Closed Cockpit Kayaks’.
CST
(Canoe Safety Test) - This course is the
first level of the canoe lifeguard programme, in which you learn various canoe
rescues, safety considerations and the kit requirements for more advanced
canoeing. It is intended for cadets or adults who are already canoeists
and hold their BCU 2*. No SCC uniform badge is awarded, however it does qualify
cadets for 2 advancement points. This qualification is necessary for any cadet
or adult trying to qualify for a BCU Canoeing award/Cadet SCC Class 4.
District
Course No.3
BCU Paddlepower Discover
/ BCU 2*-
This is an improvement course for paddlers with either the Paddlepower Passport
of 1 Star award. This course will cover all aspects of the
syllabus and will also include a river trip. If you reach the right
standard, assessment will be undertaken.
BCU 3* (Generic)-
This course is aimed at developing generic
BCU 3 star kayaking skills. There are a number of BCU 3 star kayak awards
including Sea Kayaking, White Water Kayak, Surf Kayak and various competition
awards. This course provides a skill base to assist with all of the new kayak
BCU 3 star awards and would be a good first step after completion of Paddle
Power Discovery or BCU 2 star. The course will cover rolling, rescue skills,
edge control, towing and offers students an opportunity to explore different
Paddlecraft star options.
District Course
No.4
Swimming pool training
session-
This half day course aims to build paddle
confidence and to develop rolling and rescue skills. A flat water roll is now a
requirement for the 3 Star awards. This course will assist those looking for 3
Star assessments on the winter moving water and surf courses.
District Course
No.5
BCU 3* Inland
training & / or assessment-
This
course will be conducted on simple Grade 1
and 2 rivers.
To attend this course you should be a minimum of BCU 2* or have
experience of moving water and a desire to learn more.
The course covers all aspects of the BCU 3* syllabus, and is specifically
aimed at training. Assessments
maybe run on this weekend, subject to availability, staff and candidates
experience. Accommodation
will be in a Youth Hostel, hence the higher cost.
Candidates must provide and cook there own food. Full facilities,
including a drying room and kitchen are available at the youth hostel.
District Course
No.6
NONE
District Regatta.
A
competition open to all fully enrolled cadets within Wessex District.
To enter you must have your BCU 1* or Paddlepower Passport. Races are held over different
distances for separate categories (Junior, boys/girls and Senior boys/girls). If
you do well there is the opportunity to represent the District at Area level,
and gain points for your Unit towards the District Victory Cup.
Click
here for more information about regattas including past results.
District Team Training.
This
day training event is held the day before the Area Regatta to allow all cadets
in the district team the chance to paddle with one another.
Training is offered in racing techniques and forward paddling coaching.
Accommodation is offered at a unit for the team.
All members of the District Team are strongly encouraged to attend.
If you would like any further details on the courses
listed please contact the District Representative.
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