BCU Four Star Leader Training – Open Canoe, North East and Northumberland
Course Dates (Two day Courses):
- 7th/8th November 2011
- 10th/11th December 2011
- 12th/13th May 2012
Cost – £165 (non residential)
Course Dates (Three Day Courses):
- 23rd-25th January 2012
- 19th – 21st March 2012
Do you need to work on your poling or lining skills? These three day courses allow us to spend more time on these important 4 star traditional journey skills.
Cost – £225 (non-residential)
Other dates by arrangement (minimum numbers required).
Course Aims:
Successful performance at this level indicates that a candidate has the skill level required to lead a group of 4 competent paddlers* (not including themselves) in appropriate locations, on rivers up to grade II and on open water with winds up to Force 4. The emphasis is on the application of strokes to achieve suitable techniques and boat control in real situations.
*Competent = Paddlers who do not require coaching to be in/on that environment.
Venue – North East England/Scottish Borders (candidates should be prepared to travel to use appropriate water)
Pre-requisites – BCU Three Star Open Canoe or equivalent standard is the appropriate level of performance for paddlers to begin working towards the Four Star Leaders Award.
Syllabus – Full details can be found on the BCU website here.
For further information or to book please contact Kim.
