Kayaking is one of the most exciting, affordable and versatile watersports available. The sport covers a huge range of different disciplines such as exploring inland waterways, surfing breaking waves, negotiating white water, doing acrobatics (!), to competing in sprint and slalom events. Basically, when it comes to kayaking, the world is your oyster once you have the basic skills under your belt!

This two day course is a nationally recognized training and assessment. Moving on from the basics, the BCU two star course takes paddlers to a level of competence on flat water. Performance at this level indicates a commitment to the sport of kayaking and is an entry requirement to the white water and sea kayaking courses. The emphasis of the course is on safe practice, fun and enjoyment, as well as hard work, but it will definatly be worth it. The is split over two days that covers progressive skills, equipment and safety. Upon successful completion you will receive a qualification that you can use to go and receive further training to improve your skills

The criteria for the two star assessment is laid down by the British Canoe Union. The training will be delivered in an informal manner, with lots of opportunity to practice and experiment with various techniques and coaching methods. At the
start of the course your coach will action plan out your time on the water, aiming to make the course as relevant as possible to you.

You will cover:

Theory & Safety Considerations
Equipment
Boat handling
Supports & braces
Rescues
Your next step

By the end of the course you will have the skills to paddle the kayak in all directions, prevent a capsize as well as being introduced to the Eskimo roll and have more thorough knowledge of paddling that will help you onto your three star course. Upon successful completion you will receive certification to confirm that you have passed the course.