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| ACA Quickstart Your Kayak Class COURSE OVERVIEW: |
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COURSE OVERVIEW: This workshop is a brief introduction to paddling a
kayak. Students are presented with basic information on dressing to paddle
safely and potential hazards and simple rescues. A minimal paddle skill set is
presented and practiced, allowing students to safely and comfortably
maneuver on still water.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To make available a short program emphasizing
safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry level paddlers
PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS: None
MINIMUM PERSONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLASS: None
COURSE DURATION: Three + hours at Instructor’s discretion
LOCATION: Quietwater
SUCCESSIVE COURSES: Intro to Kayak, Essentials of Kayak Touring,
Essentials of River Kayak
The following is a summary of course content for the Quickstart Paddling
program. The content and sequence of instruction is arranged to best fit the
students’ needs, classroom location, and time allowances.
1) INTRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS (10 minutes)
2) PERSONAL PREPARATION (5 minutes)
kayak. Students are presented with basic information on dressing to paddle
safely and potential hazards and simple rescues. A minimal paddle skill set is
presented and practiced, allowing students to safely and comfortably
maneuver on still water.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To make available a short program emphasizing
safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry level paddlers
PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS: None
MINIMUM PERSONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLASS: None
COURSE DURATION: Three + hours at Instructor’s discretion
LOCATION: Quietwater
SUCCESSIVE COURSES: Intro to Kayak, Essentials of Kayak Touring,
Essentials of River Kayak
The following is a summary of course content for the Quickstart Paddling
program. The content and sequence of instruction is arranged to best fit the
students’ needs, classroom location, and time allowances.
1) INTRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS (10 minutes)
- - Welcome
- Introduction of instructors and participants
- Course overview with expectations and limitations, and time frame
- Waiver, assumption of risk, and medical form
- PFD policy (wear at all times on water)
- Site specifics: sequence, and regrouping
2) PERSONAL PREPARATION (5 minutes)
- - Personal Behavior:
- a. No alcohol/ substance abuse
b. Private property rights
c. Litter (Leave No Trace)
d. Etiquette (at put-in & take-out, on water, noise)
- − Personal Skills:
- a. Swimming ability (non-swimmers are welcome in class)
b. Physical fitness and warm ups (see handout)
c. Paddling and boat handling
d. Safety and rescue
e. (Optional) first aid and CPR overview
f. Personal Equipment
3) SAFETY AND RESCUE (40 minutes)
4) EQUIPMENT (15 minutes)
5) GETTING STARTED (30 minutes)
6) MANUVERS (I hour, 45 minutes)
7) CONCLUSION (15 minutes)
- - Life jackets (PFD): types, materials, correct fit
− Possible Hazards:
- a. Current
b. Strainers
c. 3 W’s- wind, waves, weather
- - Hypothermia-Help & Huddle, appropriate clothing
- Hyperthermia hydrate often and early, appropriate clothing
− Rescue:
- a. Rescue Sequence: RETHROG
b. Rescue Priorities: people, boats, gear
- − Demonstrate or Discuss:
- a. Water confidence and comfort test
b. Effective rescue techniques
4) EQUIPMENT (15 minutes)
- - Kayak: types, parts, materials
- Paddles: types, parts, hand positions, sizing
5) GETTING STARTED (30 minutes)
- - Car Topping: racks, tie downs, loading and unloading
- Kayak Carries
- Launching: from land or docks
- Trim
- Positions of paddle and posture
- Terminology: onside, offside, etc.
6) MANUVERS (I hour, 45 minutes)
- - Forward: Hull moves forward in a straight line.
- Forward Stopping: boat stops within a reasonable distance.
- Spin: (onside & offside) Hull pivots from standstill.
- Turn: Hull turns while underway
- Abeams: Hull moves sideway from standstill
7) CONCLUSION (15 minutes)
- - Course Review
- Course Limitations (not advanced)
- Need for further instructions, practice, and experience
− ACA membership/participation cards
− Local paddle clubs or groups
Quickstart Your Kayak; 7432 Alban Station Blvd, Suite B-232 Springfield, VA
22150
Phone: (703) 451-0141 / Fax: (703) 451-2245 www.americancanoe.org
22150
Phone: (703) 451-0141 / Fax: (703) 451-2245 www.americancanoe.org