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Level:
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FOUR
STAR Award (RIVER)
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Course Duration:
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To
be determined
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Aim:
This is an environment specific journeying
award to be designated and endorsed for "River". It confirms
the candidate's competence of journey on technically demanding water
requiring judgement and refinement of basic strokes, skills and
techniques.
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Environment:
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On
moving water of Grade II
to III
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Type
of Craft:
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River-
general prupose, closed cockpit white-water
kayak |
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Pre-Entry
Requirement:
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1.
Three Star Award
2.
At least 18 years and above
3. Recognised current First-Aid Certification
4. Log book showing required previous experience
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Trainer
/ Assessor:
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Level
4 Coach or above
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Theory
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Show
good all-round knowledge of river kayaking issues, including
- Choice
of equipment
- River
hazards
- Planning
issues
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Technical
Skills
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- Demonstrate
sound understanding of "reading the river".
In particular, the selection of a safe and controlled
line to negotiate a Grade 2-3 rapid
- Demonstrate
the ability to move the kayak sideways to maintain a suitable
line through a Grade 2-3 rapid, including use of reverse
ferry glide, draw and hanging draw
- Demonstrate
the ability to both forward and reverse ferry glide in
a moderate current, including the use of such manoeuvres
to select a line and set the kayak up for the descent
of a chute or rapid
- Demonstrate
the ability to execute controlled break-ins and break-outs
(eddy turns) on Grade 2-3 rapid, using both low-brace
turn and bow rudder as appropriate, with clear evidence
of tilt and edge control
- Demonstrate
the ability to surf small waves and use waves to assist
in the crossing of a "jet" or "tongue"
- Demonstrate
any reliable rolling technique on a "safe" tongue
of moving water
- Demonstrate
the ability to recognise "friendly" holes and
stoppers, including the ability to enter them, paddle-brace
and exit from such hole
- Demonstrate
the use of a throw line, including the ability to throw
with reasonable accuracy in the prevailing conditions
and set up a sound waist-belay
- Demonstrate
the ability to help manoeuvre both a "swimmer"
and an empty kayak in need of rescue by suitable tow/nudging
technique etc
- Demonstrate
the use of appropriate equipment to carry out a simple
kayak repair during a river journey
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Journey
Experience
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- Produce
a log-book showing evidence of at least 10 "quality"
river journeys (requiring more than half a day to excute)
at least 6 of which must be on graded water and at least
2 of these must be on different rivers.
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