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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking P2
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Rescue
Strokes
Water Comfort and Confidence
Forward
Controlled capsize / wet exit
Back (stopping)
Swim the boat to shore (short distance)
Draw
Emptying a Kayak
Sculling draw/brace
Deep water exit / re-entry
Sweep (including Stern Draw)
Assisted Rescues
Reverse Sweep
Assisted Rescues
Rudder
Assisted Rescues
Low brace to avoid capsize
Rescue Aides
Conclusion & Wrap Up
Sling
Group debrief / Individual feedback
Heel hook
Course limitations
Others
Importance of First Aid & CPR
Summary of L1 Rescue Skills
Importance of additional instruction, practice, experience
Maneuvers
Importance of appropriate level of safety & rescue training
Spin: boat pivots in place
Demo advanced maneuver
Abeam: boat moves sideways without headway
Life sport / Paddling options
Forward: boat moves in reasonably straight line
Local paddling groups / Clubs
Stopping: boat stops within a reasonable distance
Handouts / Reference materials
ACA Membership forms
Course evaluation
Partcipation cards
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