BCU Training and Assessments
BCU Trainings and Assessments
Develop a solid foundation of paddling skills through Liquid Fusion Kayaking's BCU trainings and assessments.
The British Canoe Union (BCU) is the most recognized International governing body for paddlesports for both coaching and individual awarding systems. The BCU trainings and Star awards give paddlers and coaches a sysetamatic approach to develop and assess paddling skill levels. Instructors, outfitters, and symposium organizers use BCU Star Awards to ensure that paddlers have prerequisite skills for outings and classes.
BCU Star Awards on BCU North America
Liquid Fusion Kayaking offers the following BCU Training and Assessments:
Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FRST) - key safety and rescue skills for sheltered waters. FRST Syllabus
BCU 1 Star - Safety, regard for equipment, and fun are the key components of the 1 Star Award. BCU 1 Star Syllabus
BCU 2 Star Training - Develop the foundation skills for paddling including boat control (forward, backward, sideways, turning, bracing) and safety and rescue. BCU 2 Star Syllabus
BCU 2 Star Assessment - On sheltered water, demonstrate that you've got the basic kayaking skills that include boat control and safety and rescue in more than one type of craft (sea kayak, canoe, whitewater kayak). BCU 2 Star Syllabus
BCU 3 Star Sea Training - Put the "sea" in your sea kayaking. Take your paddling skills into moderate conditions that involve currents and bumpy waters. At the 3 star level, we will practice surf launch and landing and rescue skills in moving water as well as do precision stroke work to hone your technique to maximize efficiency in all conditions. BCU 3 Star Syllabus
BCU 3 Star Sea Assessment - Demonstrate that you have the skills to be a competent member of a group in moderate conditions. Skills include precision boat control with strokes that are efficient and technically correct, boat control in bumpy water, surf zone launching and landing skills, individual and buddy rescue, navigation, and route planning. BCU 3 Star Syllabus
Here is LFK's 2012 BCU course offerings. Call us to register for a training or assessment (707) 962-1623. We will schedule additional training and assessments when we have 4 or more paddlers interested so please contact us with your interests.
2012
January 27 BCU 3 Star Sea Training in Bodega Bay 9am-4pm $110/person/day
March 3 BCU 2 Star Assessment 9am-4pm $50/person*
March 4 BCU 3 Star Training 9am-4pm $110/person
May 19 BCU 3 Star Assessment 9am-4pm $50/person*
September 29 BCU 2 Star Assessment 9am-4pm $50/person*
September 30 BCU 3 Star Training 9am-4pm $110/person
October 13 BCU 3 Star Assessment 9am-4pm $50/person*
November 17 & 18 BCU 3 Star Training 9am-4pm $110/person/day
*BCU Certification Fee is $10 upon passing for certification.