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| ACA Introduction to Kayaking Class COURSE OVERVIEW: |
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COURSE OVERVIEW: The Introduction to Kayak Course is designed as a
short program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry
level individuals in the public, private and commercial setting.
PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS: None
MINIMUM PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: None
COURSE DURATION: 6 to 8 hours
LOCATION: Flatwater
SUCCESSIVE COURSES: Coastal Kayak Level 1, Basic River Kayak
1) INTRODUCTION and LOGISTICS
2) SAFETY
3) EQUIPMENT
short program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry
level individuals in the public, private and commercial setting.
PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS: None
MINIMUM PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: None
COURSE DURATION: 6 to 8 hours
LOCATION: Flatwater
SUCCESSIVE COURSES: Coastal Kayak Level 1, Basic River Kayak
1) INTRODUCTION and LOGISTICS
- − Welcome
− Introduction of instructors and participants
− Logistics: Overview of the course with expectations and
limitations. Sequence, class times, regrouping, alternate plans.
− Site specifics/procedures, including toilet facilities
− Waiver/Assumption of Risk/Medical Form
− Life Jackets (PFD) usage (wear at all times while on the water)
2) SAFETY
- − 3 Ws - wind, waves & weather,
− Local Environment; tide, current, traffic, etc
− Hypothermia: discussion on HELP, HUDDLE brochure
− Regulations: Life jackets (PFDs), other equipment, litter, access,
private property, etc.
− Alcohol/Chemical Substance abuse
− Signals
3) EQUIPMENT
- − Personal Equipment:
− Kayak: types, parts, materials and flotation
− Paddle: types, parts, length and hand position
− Life jackets (PFDs): types, materials, fit and regulations
Appropriate clothing: comfortable/ protective
− Care of equipment
− Additional Personal and Group Equipment:
− Extra paddle, dry bags, maps, water, food, sponge, hat, eyeglass
strap, whistle, foot protections, bug spray, sunscreen, first aid kit
and location of equipment.
− Handout Optional.
− Instructor inspects any participant-owned gear
4) GETTING STARTED
5) RESCUE
6) STROKES
7) MANEUVERS
- − Stretching and warm up to reduce injury
− Kayak carries
− Car Topping:
− Loading and unloading, racks, tie down
− Demo using straps or line and knots to secure craft to vehicle
− Launching/landing from land or docks
− Kayak Trim
− Posture, rocking and balance
− Basic Terminology
− Outfitting
− Land & water etiquette
5) RESCUE
- − Water confidence and comfort test
− Self Rescue - HELP/HUDDLE
− Rescue Sequence: Reach, Throw, Row & Go (RETHROG)
− Rescue Priorities: People, boats & gear
− Controlled capsize drills
− How to empty a kayak
− Hand paddling swamped kayak
− Demos: Kayak over Kayak rescues
− Deep water exits and re-entry
6) STROKES
- − Forward
− Back (stopping)
− Draw
− Sculling draw/brace
− Sweep (including Stern Draw)
− Reverse Sweep
− Rudder
7) MANEUVERS
- − Spins: boat pivots in place
− Abeams: boat moves sideways without headway
− Forward: boat goes forward in a reasonably straight line
− Stopping: boat stops within a reasonable distance
8) NEXT STEPS
* This course is appropriate for all kayak craft, including traditional decked
kayaks, inflatables and sit on tops. It is assumed the boats will be paddled
solo. The instructor may want to limit this program to one type of craft but
should announce this prior to the start of the course.
Introduction to Kayak;
7432 Alban Station Blvd, Suite B-232 Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: (703) 451-0141 / Fax: (703) 451-2245 www.americancanoe.org
- − Wrap up
− Course limitations (not a river course)
− Need for further instruction, practice and experience
− Guidebooks and Videos
− Need for First Aid and CPR training
− Trip planning - 6P's: prior, proper planning prevents poor
performance
− Lifesport/Paddling options
− Local paddling groups/clubs
− ACA Membership and Participation cards
* This course is appropriate for all kayak craft, including traditional decked
kayaks, inflatables and sit on tops. It is assumed the boats will be paddled
solo. The instructor may want to limit this program to one type of craft but
should announce this prior to the start of the course.
Introduction to Kayak;
7432 Alban Station Blvd, Suite B-232 Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: (703) 451-0141 / Fax: (703) 451-2245 www.americancanoe.org
