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Overview
The British Canoe Union (BCU) has an international reputation as one of kayaking's top certification programs. The BCU 3-Star is an intermediate assessment course that will focus on stroke and technique refinement. Individuals who successfully pass the assessment will receive the BCU 3-Star Award and will then be regarded as intermediate paddlers.
3-Star candidates must demonstrate a thorough understanding of sea kayaking concepts, strokes, and techniques. Students will be assessed on their ability to choose and execute the most efficient and appropriate strokes or maneuvers for various goals on flatwater. Students will also be evaluated on basic rescue skills. Successful completion of the assessment will be dependent on these skills as well as confidence in the boat and comfort on edge.
Courses will be held on the Chesapeake Bay in flat to moderately rough water and will be coached by Tom Nickels, BCU Coach Level 3-Sea. This module offers one 7 hour assessment. Successful completion of the assessment awards a BCU 3-Star rating.
 How to Schedule Your Classes
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Step 1
Select the quantity of participants you want to register for a particular trip or class and click "purchase and enroll."
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Step 2
On the next screen enter your registration information. Review your order and click "Charge Credit Card" if everything looks okay. This creates a credit for you in our system. Your payment will be processed and you will be sent an email with your login information.
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Step 3
You should now have received 2 emails from us. Read the first email, "Potomac Paddlesports Account," and write down your username and password.
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Using your username and password, log in to the website. You will be taken to your account page. In the "Schedule-at-a-Glance" window, click "Schedule My Trips/Classes".
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On the scheduling tool page, under "Available," choose from among the available dates for your event. Doing so will add you to the roster for that trip or class. You must cancel or reschedule at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to the event or you will forfeit the trip or class.
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Once you schedule yourself for a class, you will get a third email from us ("IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION"). This email contains a link to a PDF packet of information: Directions, list of equipment, waiver and medical form. Print out this packet and review it prior to your event.
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If you registered more than one participant, forward the second email ("Purchase Confirmation/Gift Codes") to the other participant(s). This email contains a GIFT CODE and instructions. They MUST follow the instructions in this email and complete Steps 3 - 6 themselves.
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Step 8
Are you thoroughly confused? No problem. We're here to help! Give us a call and we can walk you through the process and answer any questions you have--the old fashioned way!
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Be Prepared!
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