British Canoe Union 1-3 Star Kayak Skills

Introductory Skills

Basic Flatwater Skills

Crisp Control of the Kayak

Lifting, carrying and launching kayak

Lifting, carrying and launching kayak

Lifting, carrying and launching kayak

Forward Paddling

Efficient Forward Paddling

Efficient Forward Paddling

Stopping

Reverse Paddling and Stopping

Reverse over a Figure-8 Course

Spin the kayak 360 degrees on the spot

Moving Kayak Sideways

Turning on the Move

Reverse Paddling

Preventing a Capsize

Low Brace Turn

Paddle Figure-8 course

Ruddering

Bow Rudder

Return to shore and disembark

Turning

Moving sideways - static and on the move;
sculling draw, draw on the move, hanging draw

Capsize and swim kayak to shore

Disembarking

Support Strokes - sculling & recovery strokes

Beginnings of:
Moving Kayak
sideways, Ruddering.

Securing Kayak

Deep Water Rescues

Securing Kayak

Preventing a Capsize

Tilting to Assists Turning

Beginnings of:
Sculling Draw

Deep Water Rescues

Sculling for Support
Eskimo Rescue

Towing and Use of a towline

Edging

Beginnings of:
Eskimo Rolling