BC Canoe Leader (4 Star) Training Moderate Water

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It's also a qualification which will enable you to lead groups safely in these environments.

We will cover:

• River reading skills
• Forward paddling on rapids, change of pace and accuracy
• Selection of forward paddling strokes on open water
• Strategies for dealing with wind (up to force 4)
• Improvised sailing techniques
• Breaking in/out
• Ferry gliding
• Using features like small waves and stoppers
• Being an effective team leader and team member in rescues/
  incidents
• Application of leadership
• Leadership strategies, judgement and decision making
• Safety awareness and risk management
• Group control and management
• Hypothermia/first aid
• Access
• Environment
• Planning
• Water features/hazards

4 Star Canoe Syllabus