The BCU 2 star training covers basic skills on flat water. This is a good course for beginners. The emphasis of this award is on creating the desired movement of the boat by developing an understanding of cause and effect rather than concentrating on rigidly defined strokes. This course provides an excellent introduction to paddle strokes and rescues.

• Lifting, carrying and launching the kayak
• Efficient forward paddling
• Reverse paddling and stopping
• Moving the kayak sideways\
• Preventing a capsize
• Ruddering
• Turning
• Deep water rescues