Summary
Successful performance at this level indicates the candidate’s competence to surf in small friendly conditions across a range of beaches and varying tidal conditions, as part of a led group.
This assessment can be booked on its own, separate to the training, giving time to consolidate the skills learnt during the training course, or for those with more experience can be added as a bolt on to the training course.
Pre requisites
- 3 star surf kayak training or equivalent experience
Content
During the one day assessment, candidates will have to demonstrate show an understanding of the following criteria;
Personal Paddling Skills
- Lifting, carrying, launching and landing
- Control
- Paddle out
- Positioning and wave selection
- Take off
- Riding
- Turns
- Ruddering and prys
- Supporting
- Rolling
- Securing
Rescue Skills
- Capsize and return to shore
- Stern carries and tows
- Capsize and recovery
Safety, Leadership & Group Skills
- Personal risk management
- Awareness of others
- Paddle as part of a led group
Theory
- Equipment
- Tides, weather and bathymetry
- Etiquette
- Safety
- Wellbeing, health and first aid
- Environmental awareness
- Planning and group awareness
- General knowledge
Kit List
Kit List:
- Boat *
- Paddle *
- Buoyancy Aid *
- Helmet *
- Paddling Clothing *
- Spraydeck *
- Old Trainers or Wetsuit Boots *
- Towline *
- Safety and Rescue kit (anything you normally carry) *
- Swimming Costume
- Towel
- Warm Clothes
- Lunch and Drink
- Sunglasses, Sun Hat, Sun Cream
- Any Medication required
*Centre can provide these items
