| Aim: | To introduce beginners to the sports in a safe and enjoyable way. |
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| Environment: | Simple coastal water |
| Pre-entry Requirement: | Swimming 50m with PFD (Minimum age 12 years old) |
| Course Duration: | 12 hours |
| Type of Craft: | Single seat closed cockpit kayak |
| Trainer/Assessor: | Level 1 Coach or above |
| Technical Skills: | Lifting & Carrying Launching & coming ashore Embarking & disembarking Forward paddle a circuit of 100m with directional control Reverse paddle a circuit of 25m with directional control Stopping Forward & reverse sweep strokes Planned capsize followed by swim ashore with retention of kayak and paddle Emptying of water Simple beginnings of moving sideways (‘J’ draw and classic draw) Simple beginnings of stern rudder (going in a straight line) Simple beginnings of low support recovery Rafted ‘TX’ rescue |
| Journey Experience: | None |
| Theory: | Basic equipment, including features of a kayak Basic safety issues |
| Venue: | Kallang Water Sports Centre |
| Date: | - 27th, 28th Sep 2025 | 0800-1400 (Sat/Sun) - 19th, 26th Oct 2025 | 0800-1400 (Sun/Sun) |
| Time: | Please refer to the above course timings. |
| No. of Sessions: | 2 |
| Fee: | $90 |
| Closing Date: | Registration closes 3 working days before each course date, at 1600hrs. |
| Purchase the Course: | Click here to sign up |
| Remarks: | - |
| Aim: | To develop the range of basic strokes and manoeuvres for novices. |
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| Environment: | Simple coastal water |
| Pre-entry Requirement: | One Star Award |
| Course Duration: | 18 hours |
| Type of Craft: | Single seat closed cockpit kayak with spray deck |
| Trainer/Assessor: | Level 2 Coach or above |
| Technical Skills: | Lifting and carrying Launching and coming ashore Demonstrate efficient forward and reverse paddling Demonstrate forward and reverse sweep strokes Demonstrate the ability to spin the kayak on the spot using alternate forward and reverse sweeps Demonstrate 'J' draw and classic draw with directional control Demonstrate stern rudder with directional control Demonstrate basic use of edge control Demonstrate basic low support recovery Demonstrate basic high support recovery Demonstrate low brace turn Capsize and wet exit with retention of kayak and paddle Demonstrate 'TX' rescue as a rescuer and patient Demonstrate a kayak to swimmer rescue (bow carry) Demonstrate an Eskimo bow rescue as a patient Demonstrate the beginnings of sculling draw strokes Demonstrate the beginnings of bow rudder (blade placed between bow and cockpit) |
| Journey Experience: | At least one journey of 6km |
| Oral Theory Test: | Personal Equipment Simple knowledge of tides and currents Weather hazards Environmental hazards |
| Venue: | Kallang Water Sports Centre |
| Date: | - 27th, 28th Sep, 5th Oct 2025 | 0800-1400 (Sun/Sat/Sun) |
| Time: | Please refer to the above course timings. |
| No. of Sessions: | 3 |
| Fee: | $110 |
| Closing Date: | Registration closes 3 working days before each course date, at 1600hrs. |
| Purchase the Course: | Click here to sign up |
| Remarks: | - |
| Aim: | This is an environment specific journeying award to be designated and endorsed for "Sea and Open Water Award". It confirms the candidate's competence to journey on technically demanding water requiring judgment and refinement of basic strokes, skills and techniques. |
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| Environment: | Sea and Open Water in waves of at least 0.5m in height |
| Pre-entry Requirement: | Three Star Award At least 18 years and above Attended a Sea Kayak Workshop Log book showing required previous experience 10 open water journeys of 16km each on 2 different sections of coastline, including 2 camp out |
| Course Duration: | Upon request |
| Type of Craft: | Sea Kayak with closed cockpit and immobilised rudder (if fitted) |
| Trainer/Assessor: | Level 4 Coach or above |
| Technical Skills (Sea and Open Water Award): | Demonstrate Launching on both steep and shallow beaches Demonstrate coming ashore on both steep and shallow beaches Demonstrate surfing technique on both green and breaking waves Demonstrate efficient use of paddle brace Demonstrate reliable rolling technique Demonstrate Eskimo rescues as rescuer and as a patient Demonstrate ferry-glide technique Demonstrate efficient 'X' rescue as a rescuer and as a patient without assistance Demonstrate efficient contribution to an all-in rescue Demonstrate the use of long tows |
| Theory: | Basic navigation Basic tidal vectors Understanding of waves Safety and risk assessment Fleet management |
| Venue: | Desaru, Malaysia |
| Date: | Star Course Dates |
| Time: | TBC |
| No. of Sessions: | Upon request |
| Fee: | Upon request |
| Closing Date: | TBC |
| Remarks: | - |
| Purchase the Course: | Click here to sign up |
| Aim: | To introduce beginners to the sports in a safe and enjoyable way. |
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| Environment: | Simple coastal water |
| Pre-entry Requirement: | 1 Star Course |
| Course Duration: | 4 hours |
| Type of Craft: | Single seat closed cockpit kayak |
| Trainer/Assessor: | Level 1 Coach or above |
| Technical Skills: | Lifting & Carrying Launching & coming ashore Embarking & disembarking Forward paddle a circuit of 100m with directional control Reverse paddle a circuit of 25m with directional control Stopping Forward & reverse sweep strokes Planned capsize followed by swim ashore with retention of kayak and paddle Emptying of water Simple beginnings of moving sideways (‘J’ draw and classic draw) Simple beginnings of stern rudder (going in a straight line) Simple beginnings of low support recovery Rafted ‘TX’ rescue |
| Journey Experience: | None |
| Theory: | Basic equipment, including features of a kayak Basic safety issues |
| Venue: | Kallang Water Sports Centre |
| Date: | To be announced |
| Time: | Please refer to the above course timings. |
| No. of Sessions: | 1 |
| Fee: | $50 |
| Closing Date: | Registration closes 3 working days before each course date, at 1600hrs. |
| Purchase the Course: | Click here to sign up |
| Remarks: | - |
| Aim: | To develop the range of basic strokes and manoeuvres for novices. |
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| Environment: | Simple coastal water |
| Pre-entry Requirement: | Two Star Award |
| Course Duration: | 6 hours |
| Type of Craft: | Single seat closed cockpit kayak with spray deck |
| Trainer/Assessor: | Level 2 Coach or above |
| Technical Skills: | Lifting and carrying Launching and coming ashore Demonstrate efficient forward and reverse paddling Demonstrate forward and reverse sweep strokes Demonstrate the ability to spin the kayak on the spot using alternate forward and reverse sweeps Demonstrate 'J' draw and classic draw with directional control Demonstrate stern rudder with directional control Demonstrate basic use of edge control Demonstrate basic low recovery Demonstrate basic high recovery Demonstrate low brace turn with edge control Capsize and wet exit with retention of kayak and paddle Demonstrate 'X' rescue as a rescuer and patient Demonstrate a kayak to swimmer rescue (bow carry) Demonstrate an Eskimo bow rescue as a patient Demonstrate the beginnings of sculling draw strokes Demonstrate the beginnings of bow rudder (blade placed between bow and cockpit) |
| Journey Experience: | At least one journey of 6km |
| Oral Theory Test: | Personal Equipment Simple knowledge of tides and currents Weather hazards Environmental hazards |
| Venue: | Kallang Water Sports Centre |
| Date: | To be Announce |
| Time: | TBC |
| No. of Sessions: | 1 |
| Fee: | $70 |
| Closing Date: | Registration closes 3 working days before each course date, at 1600hrs. |
| Purchase the Course: | Click here to buy |
| Aim: | To renew the Three Star Award (Trainee) validity for Three Star Assessment. |
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| Environment: | Simple coastal water |
| Pre-entry Requirement: | Three Star Award (Trainee) Swimming 50m without PFD Log book showing required previous experience |
| Course Duration: | 6 hours |
| Type of Craft: | Single seat closed cockpit kayak with spray deck |
| Trainer/Assessor: | Level 3 Coach or above |
| Technical Skills: | Demonstrate efficient forward and reverse paddling Demonstrate efficient use of sweep strokes both stationary and on the move Demonstrate edging to assist turning Demonstrate efficient recovery strokes, including on the move Demonstrate sculling for support Demonstrate efficient bow rudder (dynamic body position with blade between leg and hip) Demonstrate draw on the move Demonstrate hanging draw Demonstrate an efficient 'X' rescue without assistance Demonstrate an efficient Eskimo bow rescues as a patient and rescuer Demonstrate an efficient side (paddle presentation) rescue as a patient and rescuer Demonstrate swimmer to kayak rescue (stern carry) Demonstrate 3 reliable consecutive rolls on flat water Demonstrate the use of long tow Plan and execute a journey |
| Pre-assessment requirement: | Five journeys of 8km each at two different sections of coastline |
| Theory: | Basic knowledge of boat design characteristics Basic knowledge of choice of equipment for different situations Basic knowledge of paddle design characteristics Basic knowledge of basic first aid Basic understanding of hypothermia and hyperthermia Basic understanding of dehydration |
| Venue: | Kallang Water Sports Centre |
| Date: | To be Announce |
| No of Sessions: | 1 |
| Time: | 0900 to 1200 hrs |
| Fee: | $80 |
| Purchase the Course: | Click here to sign up |
