This is a BCU 3 Star Sea Assessment with Don Cheyette of Seattle Adventure Sports. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to see where they are in the BCU system. The BCU 3 star award represents skillful application of techniques and group awareness. While not a Trip Leader award, a paddler at the 3 star level has demonstrated skill in conditions and is considered to be a competent member of a led group, able to assist themselves and others within the remit conditions. This is a great level to achieve.

 

If interested, please review the syllabus, located on the Paddlesports North America website (http://www.paddlesportsnorthamerica.org/documents#syllabi). Please note that a roll is required (one side only).

 

Cost:

The assessment fee is $169, paid to Seattle Adventure Sports at the time of the assessment, but Don has offered a discounted fee to WKC members of $149. An additional BCU processing fee is also required upon successful completion of the award, which Don will take care of at the assessment (BCU members - $20, Non-members = $40). WKC will also reimburse $75 upon successful completion of the 3 Star Award (send certification of achievement to the Training Chair). So to do the math for you, total fees for the assessment are $94 for BCU members and $114 for non-BCU members. 

 

BCU membership is optional at this award level, which is $75/year.