Overview of the Course
Successful performance at this level indicates that a candidate has entered the top level of performance, involving a high level of personal skill and leadership in advanced situations. It is a leadership award and the appropriate test for paddlers who wish to lead groups of padlers on advanced river journeys in whitewater kayaks. The five star leader has the skills and judgement to select appropriate river trips for padlers with a range of experience.
Pre-requisites:
- BCU 4 star test
- First Aid (minimum 16 hours)
- Previous experience - a mnimum of 30 varied, quality, advanced whitewater kayak river days in 3 different geographical areas.
- Logged experience of having paddled grade V with peers
- 5 star training
- At least 3 days logged experience of formal training in personal skills, leadership, incident management, safety and resue prior to assessment. (Whilst 3 days is seen as a minimum, 5 days would normally be more appropriate
- Candidates must be over 18 at the time of assessment
