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NEW 4 Star Canoe Training
This 2 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!
Non Residential or Full Board at Ffynnon Wen. 6 places per course.
Full board course is 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*
The 4 Star Leaders Award Canoe course is also available as part of our Coaching Course Combo packages... click here for more info.
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.
