Download the startThe Paddle UK (Formally British Canoeing) Personal Performance Awards which went live in January 2019:
These awards as above have replaced Paddlepower log books and Star tests. Or members will be able to do Start, Discover and Explore and gain Paddle UK awards and the corresponding Scout Proficency Badge.
More advanced members may go on and complete a discpline specific pesonal performance award such as a White Water award or Touring award and also gain the Level 4 Scout Badge.
Download the START award. Start is a free award
Download the DISCOVER award. Discover has a £6.24 Paddle UK fee.
Download the EXPLORE award. Explore has a £8.32 Paddle UK fee. (Paddle UK members £6.24)
Discipline specific personal awards are £20.80 each (Paddle UK Members £10.40)
Paddle Uk Paddles Blazing ASU can also provide the Paddle Uk Paddlesport Safety & Rescue to find out more speak to us.
Basic Nautical Skills Activity Badge:
Swim 50m and stay afloat for 5 minutes.
Explain the safety rules that apply to boating,
and the effects of winds, tide and current.
Demonstrate the difference between a buoyancy aid and a life
jacket and explain when each should be used and how they function.
Show how they are worn.
Complete any two of the following activities:
Row a dinghy single-handed and carry out basic manoeuvres.
Scull a dinghy and carry out basic manoeuvres.
Sail a figure-of-eight course.
Complete an introductory course for canoeing or kayaking.
Crew a Bell Boat or Dragon Boat.
Carry out an activity using knots, bends or hitches. Make a lashing and demonstrate rope whipping or safe sealing.
Take part in a half-day expedition or exercise afloat.
Complete four items from the list of nautical skills training activities each one taken from a different section of the list.
Keep a log or other record of the water activities completed.
Basic Nautical Skills Activity Badge:
Swim 50m and stay afloat for 5 minutes.
Explain the safety rules that apply to boating,
and the effects of winds, tide and current.
Demonstrate the difference between a buoyancy aid and a life
jacket and explain when each should be used and how they function.
Show how they are worn.
Complete any two of the following activities:
Row a dinghy single-handed and carry out basic manoeuvres.
Scull a dinghy and carry out basic manoeuvres.
Sail a figure-of-eight course.
Complete an introductory course for canoeing or kayaking.
Crew a Bell Boat or Dragon Boat.
Carry out an activity using knots, bends or hitches. Make a lashing and demonstrate rope whipping or safe sealing.
Take part in a half-day expedition or exercise afloat.
Complete four items from the list of nautical skills training activities each one taken from a different section of the list.
Keep a log or other record of the water activities completed.