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Please read through the Terms and Conditions before booking any Course or Event.

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: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: Star Course Dates
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.
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Remarks: -
Aim:To develop the range of basic strokes and manoeuvres for novices.
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:Star Course Dates
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.
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Remarks:-
Aim:To develop the range of basic strokes and manoeuvres for novices.
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: Star Course Dates
Time:TBC
No. of Sessions:1
Fee:$70
Closing Date:Registration closes 3 working days before each course date, at 1600hrs.
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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:Two Star Award
Swimming 50m without PFD
Course Duration:24 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 '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
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: Star Course Dates
Time:0800 to 1400hrs (Time subject to change)
No. of Sessions: 4
Fee:$200
Closing Date: TBC (1600hrs)
Remarks: -
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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
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: Star Course Dates
No of Sessions: 1
Time:0900 to 1200 hrs
Fee:$80
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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:This is an environment specific journeying award to be designated and endorsed for "River". It confirms the candidate's competence to journey on technically demanding water requiring judgment and refinement of basic strokes, skills and techniques.
Environment:The river award should be taken on moving water of Grade II to III.
Pre-entry Requirement:Three Star Award
Log book showing required previous experience.
Recognised current First-Aid Certification.
At least 18 years and above
Type of Craft:General purpose closed-cockpit white-water kayak
Trainer/Assessor:Level 4 Coach or above
Technical Skills (River Award): 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 water, using both low brace turns and bow rudders 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 a 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 use of appropriate equipment to carry out a simple kayak repair during a river journey.
Journey Experience:Produce a log book showing evidence of at least 10 "quality" river journeys (requiring more than half a day to execute) at least 6 of which must be on graded water and at least 2 of these must be on different rivers.
Theory:Show good all-round knowledge of river kayaking issues, including:

Choice of equipment
River Hazards
Planning issues
Venue: TBC
Date: TBC
Time:TBC
No. of Sessions: Upon request
Fee:Upon request
Closing Date: TBC
Remarks: -
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Aim:This is an environment-specific advanced journeying award to be designated and endorsed for Sea and Open Water Award. It confirms the candidate’s competence at an advanced level to journey on the most demanding water, requiring the highest levels of judgement and technical skills, including the ability to lead a group at this level.
Environment:Sea and open water in waves of at least 1m in height
Pre-entry Requirement:Four Star Award (Sea and Open Water)
Recognised current first aid certification
5 sea journey of 30km each
24 hours of 4 Star skill consolidation
Endorsed by Level 4 Coach as competent to proceed to 5 Star Training Course
Course Duration:Upon request
Type of Craft:Sea Kayak with closed cockpit and immobilised rudder (if fitted)
Trainer/Assessor:Level 5 Coaches and coaching panel
Technical Skills (Sea and Open Water Award):
Organise problematic launches and landings
Brief, organise and maintain group control in a 4 star environment
Organise and execute various techniques in rescue in waves of 0.5m
Theory:General knowledge of canoe sports
Knowledge of sea kayaks and related equipment
Understanding of all matters pertaining to planning a sea journey
Undertake a theoretical navigation exercise to include the use of tide tables, tidal stream atlas, charts and pilots/cruising guides
Knowledge of buoyage
Knowledge of meteorological issues and weather information
Venue: TBC
Date: Star Course Dates
Time:TBC
No. of Sessions: Upon request
Fee:Upon request
Closing Date: TBC
Remarks: -
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