Personal Skills Star Award Course

Aim:To introduce beginners to the sports in a safe and enjoyable way.
Environment:Simple Coastal Water
Pre-entry Requirement:Able to swim 50m with PFD (Min. 12 yrs old)
Journey Experience:None
Course Duration:12 hrs
Type of Craft:Single Seat Closed Cockpit Kayak
Trainer/Assessor:Level 1 Recreational Coach or Higher
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
Theory:Basic equipment, including features of a kayak
Basic safety issues
Venue: Kallang Water Sports Centre
Date & Time:- 19th, 26th Oct 2025 | 0800-1400 (Sun/Sun)
- 1st, 2nd Nov 2025 | 0800-1400 (Sat/Sun)
- 8th, 9th Nov 2025 | 0800-1400 (Sat/Sun)
- 15th, 16th Nov 2025 | 0800-1400 (Sat/Sun)
No. of Sessions: 2 x 6hrs Session
Course Fee:$90
Registration Link: Click here to sign up
Aim:To develop the range of basic strokes and manoeuvres for novices.
Environment:Simple coastal water
Pre-entry Requirement:1 Star Kayaking Award
Journey Experience:Min. 1 Journey of at least 6km
Course Duration:18 hours
Type of Craft:Single Seat Closed Cockpit Kayak
Trainer/Assessor:Level 2 Recreational Coach or Higher
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)
Theory:Personal Equipment
Simple knowledge of tides and currents
Weather hazards
Environmental hazards
Venue:Kallang Water Sports Centre
Date & Time:- 6th, 7th, 14th Dec 2025 | 0800-1400 (Sat/Sun/Sun)
No. of Sessions: 3 x 6hrs Session
Course Fee:$110
Registration Link: Click here to sign up
Aim:To introduce more advanced manoeuvres and full range of dynamic skills to intermediate paddlers. This award confirms candidate as a competent canoeist with a comprehensive repertoire of basic strokes and a general awareness of the sport and the opportunities it offers.
Environment:Simple Coastal Water
Pre-entry Requirement:2 Star Kayaking Award
Able to swim 50m without PFD
Journey Experience:5 journeys of 8km each at 2 different sections of coastline
Course Duration:24 hours
Type of Craft:Single Seat Closed Cockpit Kayak with Spray Deck
Trainer/Assessor:Level 3 Recreational Coach or Higher
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 'TX' 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 kayak to swimmer rescue (stern carry)
Demonstrate swimmer to kayak rescue
Demonstrate 3 reliable consecutive rolls on flat water
Demonstrate the use of long tow
Plan and execute a journey
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 & Time: - To be Announced
No. of Sessions: 4 x 6hrs Session
Course Fee:$200
Registration Link: Click here to sign up
3 Star Assessment
Venue: Kallang Water Sports Centre
Date & Time:- 30th Nov 2025 (0800-1200) (Sun)
No. of Sessions: 1 x 4hrs Session
Course Fee:$50
Registration Link: Click here to sign up
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.
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: -
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Aim:To introduce beginners to the sports in a safe and enjoyable way.
Environment:Simple Coastal Water
Pre-entry Requirement:1 Star Kayaking Award
Journey Experience: None
Course Duration:4 hrs
Type of Craft:Single Seat Closed Cockpit Kayak
Trainer/Assessor:Level 1 Recreational Coach or Higher
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
Theory:Basic equipment, including features of a kayak
Basic safety issues
Venue: Kallang Water Sports Centre
Date & Time: To be announced
No. of Sessions: 1x 4hrs Session
Course Fee:$50
Registration Link: Click here to sign up
Aim:To develop the range of basic strokes and manoeuvres for novices.
Environment:Simple Coastal Water
Pre-entry Requirement:2 Star Kayaking Award
Journey Experience: Min. 1 Journey of at least 6km
Course Duration:6 hours
Type of Craft:Single Seat Closed Cockpit Kayak with Spray Deck
Trainer/Assessor:Level 2 Recreational Coach or Higher
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)
Theory:Personal Equipment
Simple knowledge of tides and currents
Weather hazards
Environmental hazards
Venue: Kallang Water Sports Centre
Date & Time: To be Announce
No. of Sessions: 1 x 6hrs Session
Course Fee:$70
Registration Link: Click here to buy
Aim:To renew the Three Star Award (Trainee) validity for Three Star Assessment.
Environment:Simple coastal water
Pre-entry Requirement:Three Star Award (Trainee)
Swimming 50m without PFD
Log book showing required previous experience
Journey Experience: Five journeys of 8km each at two different sections of coastline
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
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 & Time: To be Announce
No. of Sessions: 1
Course Fee:$80
Registration Link: Click here to sign up