BCU 3 star training is for paddlers who have passed a 2 star assessment or have appropriate paddling experience.  It is in the 3 star training that we start to work on refining strokes.  A 3 Star paddler will possess a good command and thorough understanding of all kayak strokes, can move and position the boat effectively and efficiently in all directions, and is confident and solid with bracing, sculling, and holding the boat on edge. We will work on the following skills

• Lifting, carrying and launching
• Efficient forward paddling
• Reverse over a figure-of-8 course
• Turning on the move
• Low brace turn
• Bow rudder
• Moving sideways, both static and on the move
  • Sculling draw
  • Draw on the move
  • Hanging draw
• Supporting
  • Sculling for support
  • Recovery strokes
• Tilting to assist turning
• Deep water rescue
• Towing and use of a tow line
• Eskimo rescue