4 Star Open Canoe

The 4 Star award is a peer- leadership award, which will train you to perform competently on river trips of up to grade 2 white water, and on open water with moderate wind conditions as well as safely leading groups of other competent paddlers in these environments.

Pre-Requisites for Assessment - BCU White Water Safety and Rescue course. Evidence of undertaking at least 12 river trips , including experience as both a group member and as assistant leader, on white water up to grade 2 and on open water. A suitable First Aid award. A 3 Star award is preferred but not essential - if not held paddlers must demonstrate that they are at a competent 3 Star standard.