This course is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddlesport skills on flat water in both kayak and open canoe. The emphasis is on gaining a breadth of experience, creating the desired movement of the boat and developing an understanding of how the paddle, boat and water interact.

 

Cost: £140.00 for a 2-day course (plus BCU certificate fees if appropriate)

 

All course costs include safety equipment, wetsuit and qualified instructors.

2010 Dates:

17th & 19th April, 15th & 16th May,19th & 20th June, 24th & 25th July, 21st & 22nd August, 18th & 19th September, 16th & 17th October, 20th & 21st November.

 

Additional courses can be booked upon request.

The BCU 2 Star Assessment is a fun and relaxed day of paddling on our reservoir in Birmingham, in which you’ll receive feedback on how your skills compare to the BCU 2 Star standard and tips on how to improve! This assessment is for the new BCU 2 Star award. The new 2 Star Award is a general paddlesports award in which candidates are assessed on fundamental flat water skills in both canoe and kayak.

Cost: £65.00 for a one-day course (plus BCU certificate fees if appropriate)

All course costs include safety equipment, wetsuit & qualified instructors

 

2010 Dates:

19th April, 16th May, 20th June, 25th July, 22nd August, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November 

 

Additional courses can be booked upon request.