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Formal training

The Outside Element range of activities is open to all ages (those under eighteen years old must be accompanied by their legal guardian) and abilities. The fun of a new experience goes alongside learning new skills, and there is the opportunity to gain BCU accreditation.

All technical kit can be provided, just bring a change of clothes, a towel and footwear.

Cost

  • BCU 1 Star - £80 per person
  • BCU 2 Star - £180 per person
  • BCU 3 Star - From £80 per day (approximately four hours water time)
Dennis kyaking with two people on a river discussing their next lesson
Dennis in his kayak manoeuvring in the water
Dennis kyaking on a river going against harsh white water
Dennis in his kayak manoeuvring in the water
Dennis kyaking with two people on a river breaking out
Dennis kayaking looking at the water
Dennis in his kayak manoeuvring in the water
Dennis kyaking with two people on a river warming up
Dennis kayaking looking at the water
Dennis in his kayak manoeuvring in the water

BCU 1 Star

This is a flat water award that demonstrates an individual has basic boat control and foundation skills. It will take an overall time of six hours.

For more information download the 1 Star syllabus.

BCU 2 Star

This is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddle-sport skills on flat water using both kayak and canoe. The emphasis is on gaining a breadth of experience, creating the desired movement of the boat and developing an understanding into how the paddle, boat and water interact. This award also includes a couple of deep water rescue techniques.

The overall time for this award should be about sixteen hours.

For more information download the 2 Star syllabus.

BCU 3 Star

This is a discipline specific award. The Outside Element can provide the White Water kayak 3 Star. Successful performance at this level indicates the paddler can consider themselves an intermediate kayaker. They can paddle on moving water in a competent manner as part of a led group and have the knowledge and ability to help the smooth runnning of a trip while being led down a section of Grade 2 river.

For more information download the 3 Star syllabus.