Difference between revisions of "BCU One Star"

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The BCU One Star is a flat water award that demonstrates an individual has basic boat control and foundation skills.

(For the full text, see the PDF file on the BCU web site.)

1 Personal Paddling Skills

1.1 Lift, carry and launch

1.2 Forward paddling

1.3 Steering and controlling

1.4 Return to the bank and get out

2 Rescue Skills

2.1 Capsize and be rescued or swim to shore

2.2 Emptying boats

3 Safety, Leadership and Group Skills

3.1 Personal Risk Management

3.2 Awareness of others

4 Theory

4.1 Equipment

4.2 Safety

4.3 First Aid and Hypothermia

4.4 Access

4.5 Environment

4.6 General

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 ==More==
-* [[Course for beginners - Summary|Summary of the One Star syllabus]] (for the Course for beginners)
+* {{BCU}}
+* [[Course for beginners - Summary|Summary of the One Star syllabus]] (for the THCC Course for beginners)
 * [http://www.bcu.org.uk/tests-and-awards/personal-performance-awards/paddlesport-start-i-1-to-3-star/ BCU page] covering One Star, Two Star, and Three Star awards
-* [http://www.canoe-england.org.uk/media/pdf/One%20Star%20Syllabus.pdf PDF document] stating the syllabus of the One Star award.