We aim to enable the following:

Kayak safely and competently on flat water and Grade I rivers as a member of a group being led and assist in basic rescues.

Performance requirements:

• An understanding of the Basic Safety Rules of canoeing
• An ability to Enter and Exit a kayak correctly
• Forward Paddle, Reverse Paddle, and Stop
• An ability to turn while stationary using Forward Sweep Stroke, Reverse Sweep Stroke and a combination of Forward and Reverse Sweep Strokes
• Simple Draw Stroke
• Low Brace
• Turning on the Move
• Edging while the kayak is moving
• Capsize Drill
• An ability to assist in an Assisted X Rescue and/or an H Rescue