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4 Star Leaders Award Canoe
This 3 day course will fine tune your personal skills on grade 2 water and ensure that you are effective with dealing with wind on open water.
It's also a qualification which will enable you to lead groups safely in these environments.
We will cover:
- River reading skills
- Forward paddling on rapids, change of pace and accuracy
- Selection of forward paddling strokes on open water
- Strategies for dealing with wind (up to force 4)
- Improvised sailing techniques
- Breaking in/out
- Ferry gliding
- Using features like small waves and stoppers
- Being an effective team leader and team member in rescues/
incidents - Application of leadership
- Leadership strategies, judgement and decision making
- Safety awareness and risk management
- Group control and management
- Hypothermia/first aid
- Access
- Environment
- Planning
- Water features/hazards
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Full Board at Ffynnon Wen. 8 places available.
Inclusive of meals and accommodation at Ffynnon Wen for the three days and use of all equipment. Transport is not included. There is an option for B&B before or after the course*
Once you have completed payment download this booking form, print it off, fill it in and send it to us to reserve your place on a course. If you are not paying with paypal please remember to include a cheque for the required amount.
*If you would like Bed & Breakfast on the Friday night ring Kate or Pete on 01490 420349 to book at least 2 weeks prior to your course starting.
