Level: 1
Requirements
- Satisfy the examiner that you have knowledge of different types of kayaks (Slalom, river, touring, sea); the uses for each and the equipment necessary for safe kayaking (helmet, life jacket, sprayskirt, bow and stern loops, flotation in kayak).
- Demonstrate an ability to enter and exit a kayak.
- Demonstrate ability to complete the following strokes
- Straight forward and backward paddle
- Left and right turn by forward and back paddling
- Draw (sweep) stroke
- Support stroke
- Cross current paddling
- Explain the steps involved in Eskimo rolling and demonstrate the proper method of doing this.
- Explain how to repair a hole in fiberglass
- After completing a minimum of 2 training sessions complete either
- An overnight kayak trip
- Two day trips (one including some white water)
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