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3 Star Exemplar Questions.

Please answer the questions below and return to Keith Steer [along with your booking form and cheque to the BCU (£6 or £12) if you have not already done so]

1. Name as many different paddlesport disciplines as you can (ie recognised BCU disciplines)
2. What advantage does a spray deck made from neoprene give?
3. What are the club rules for paddling at the dock, on open water and on moving water ?
4. What exercises would you recommend to warm-up before paddling (either on or off the water) ?
5. Why does wind cool the body ?
6. What is the main difference between a 'dry cag' and a 'wet suit top'?
7. Where was your most scenic paddle ?
8. What are the main differences between a canoe and a kayak ?
9. What is an asymmetric paddle blade and why is it an advantage?
10. Why is a racing boat faster than a touring or short white water boat?
11. Who is the access officer for the River Goyt ?
12. Why are weirs dangerous ? What other dangers are there on a river?
13. What is Leptospirosis, and what precautions can you take against it?
14. What is the address of the BCU?
15. Name three famous paddlers and briefly describe their achievements.
16. What map would you advise to plan a paddle from Lydiate to Burscough? Where would you get in, out and how far is the trip?
    
    

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