BCU Course: 3 Star Sea Training

We offer a number of BCU training and assessment courses across the UK, US and Europe. Please visit our Events page to see when classes you can join in on might be running. These programmes are also available on demand for groups of friends and clubs so get in touch to discuss dates. Here is one such course we provide - 3 Star Sea Training.

Dates: Please see our events page for published dates.

Location: Various

Description: This two training day course will address all the necessary elements of boat handling, group safety and seamanship skills, as well as developing personal performance, as set out in the BCU 3 Star Sea syllabus. Completion of the training course will lead to a personalized action plan in preparation for the BCU 3 Star Sea assessment. The course will cover:

Personal Paddling Skills

• Lifting, carrying and launching/landing

• Efficient forward paddling

• Reverse paddling, stopping

• Maintaining direction

• Changing direction

• Moving sideways

• Supporting

• Rolling

• Securing

Rescue Skills

• Deep-water rescue

• Contact tows and use of tow line

• Eskimo rescue (self rescue sit on top)

Safety, Leadership and Group Skills

• Personal risk management

• Awareness of others

• Paddle as part of a led group

Theory

• Equipment

• Sea safety

• Weather

• Hypothermia/First Aid

• Access

• Environment

• Planning

• Group awareness

• General knowledge

• Navigation

Prerequisites: BCU 2 Star Award, or equivalent

BCU Information: For syllabus details, visit the BCU website.

Contact: For more information, course fees or to register, e-mail: info@greenlandorbust.org.

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