How does the Paddle Canada instruction system compare with the BCU system? Are the levels essentially the same? Is the same degree of profficiency required for a "passing grade?" Are there any distinct differences? The Canadian levels are: Flatwater - an introduction to the basic paddle strokes. In Theory this class could be taught in a pool setting. The same course is taught to both sea kayakers and whitewater kayakers. Sea Kayak Level 1 - similar to flatwater, but to a higher standard - the goal is to be a proficient daytripper. Sea Kayak Level 2 - level 1 skills with some wind, plus basic camping skills - course includes an overnight camping trip. Sea Kayak Level 3 - similar to level 2 but in more challenging conditions Sea Kayak Level 4 - highest level available on freshwater Sea Kayak Level 5 - The person who completes this course is officially a "kayak god." :P --------------------------------------------------------------- Please limit all email attachments sent to this address to a maximum of 0.5MB. All email attachments that are larger then 0.5MB will automatically be deleted. --------------------------------------------------------------- ICQ: 262152266, AIM: GlamourpetsD, MSN: [my email address], Yahoo Messenger: glamourpets --------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have it on good information that L5 BCU coach Andy Stamp had a part in helping the Canadians develop a system. Should you wish to try to figure out the BCU system the info is found here: _http://www.bcuna.com/Pages/Main-Pages/Literature.shtml_ (http://www.bcuna.com/Pages/Main-Pages/Literature.shtml) I'm a big proponent of instruction be it canonical or non-canonical. There are lots of good folks out there to take from. I went the BCU path but make your own mind up. Cheers, Rob G In a message dated 10/26/2006 4:29:56 PM Pacific Standard Time, glamourpets_at_yahoo.com writes: How does the Paddle Canada instruction system compare with the BCU system? Are the levels essentially the same? Is the same degree of profficiency required for a "passing grade?" Are there any distinct differences? The Canadian levels are: Flatwater - an introduction to the basic paddle strokes. In Theory this class could be taught in a pool setting. The same course is taught to both sea kayakers and whitewater kayakers. Sea Kayak Level 1 - similar to flatwater, but to a higher standard - the goal is to be a proficient daytripper. Sea Kayak Level 2 - level 1 skills with some wind, plus basic camping skills - course includes an overnight camping trip. Sea Kayak Level 3 - similar to level 2 but in more challenging conditions Sea Kayak Level 4 - highest level available on freshwater Sea Kayak Level 5 - The person who completes this course is officially a "kayak god." :P *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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