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Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor Pre-Course Preparation BRING A COPY OF THIS WITH YOU TO THE COURSE Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor Pre-course Preparation This is designed to help you prepare for the Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor course and the more you prepare the more you will get the most from the course and in your progress towards sea kayak instructor mastery! It includes: Contents 1. The Paddle Canada Level 1 Course outline modified from the 2010 PC Manual. 2a. Stroke review notes 2b. Evaluation of your demonstration quality paddling skills 2c. Paddling skills assessment guidelines 3a. Theory and knowledge presentation topics 3b. Day trip theory and knowledge presentation topics 3c. Evaluation of your theory and knowledge presentations 3d. Theory and knowledge presentation assessment guidelines 4a. On-Water coaching topics 4b. Evaluation of your on water coaching skills 4c. On water coaching skills assessment guidelines 5. Preparing your course outline 6a. Final course evaluation form 6b. Grading criteria explained Note: Written exam questions=> provided in advance of course, start of course or as test Naturally Superior Adventures ~ Level 1 Kayaking Instructor ~ Course preparation - 1 - BRING A COPY OF THIS WITH YOU TO THE COURSE 1. Level 1 Sea Kayaking Skills Course – Modified from the PC 2010 Manual Aim: Level-1 provides the skill and knowledge necessary for day-long sea kayaking trips in sheltered waters (non-wilderness areas). Successful completion of Level-1 indicates competence to paddle a sea kayak within a sheltered bay in the company of one or more paddlers with Level-1 or greater skill and knowledge. Prerequisites : Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking Skills certification or equivalent Course Length : 12 hours minimum. Class ratio: 1 instructor: 6 participants. Location: Sheltered waters with uninterrupted easy landing options. Conditions : Light winds (0-11 knots) Current (0-0.5 knots) Sea state calm to light chop. Assessment: Activities focus on safety and gaining paddling skills for a day trip within a large bay or sheltered shoreline. Issues of mutual safety between paddling partners and judgements of sea conditions throughout the day and out of sight along the shore are included. Paddlers will deal with the concerns for packing a kayak and the gear necessary for a comfortable day trip and solving problems in the field. Paddlers should leave the course encouraged to continue their learning and awareness of their limitations. Skill/Knowledge Performance target Wet Exit Confident capsize and hull banging, exit holding paddle &boat, right boat to assist rescue Eskimo rescue Rescuer moves in from 5 metres and not at right angles. Rescuee shows safe hand position, confidence and control. Bow, stern, side or paddle presentation may be used. Assisted Rescues : Hands on realistic experience as both rescuer and swimmer of the T and raft/re- enter and pump rescue techniques. Optimally the rescue completed in 3 minutes. Unassisted re-entry : Wet exit and re-enter a kayak in deep water. Aids such as a paddle float may be used. Contact tow : Demonstrate a simple contact tow without the use of a towline. Communication/Sign Be aware of standard whistle, paddle and hand paddling signals als Lift and carry : Use proper body mechanics to prevent injury while moving a kayak. Launching & landing : Demonstrate two calm water boat entry/exit techniques for a beach or dock. Forward paddling Demonstrate efficient forward paddling, with good speed and control over 100 metres. Show good upright posture, torso rotation, extended front arm Stopping Travel at a moderate speed then stop the kayak within 2 strokes (count one side). Reverse paddling : Demonstrate controlled reverse paddling while looking back for a clear and safe route. Show good torso rotation Naturally Superior Adventures ~ Level 1 Kayaking Instructor ~ Course preparation - 2 - BRING A COPY OF THIS WITH YOU TO THE COURSE Pivots: From a static start, turn the kayak 360 degrees using a combo of forward and reverse pivot strokes showing good paddle placement and torso rotation. Forward Sweep While moving forward at good speed, turn the kayak with a forward sweep stroke stroke : and edging with little loss of speed. Edge control: A theoretical and practical understanding of how changing a boat’s edge angle affects boat control for pivots, sweeps, braces and the forward stroke. Draw stroke : From a static start, move the kayak sideways 2 metres, using the draw and sculling draw stroke. While moving forward, move the kayak sideways using a draw stroke. Low & high brace : Demonstrate safe and effective low and a high brace technique. Stern rudder : Use the stern rudder stroke to turn the kayak in both directions in calm conditions. Paddling Knowledge Through the course manual and through short sessions you’ll be aware of: • Canadian Coast Guard equipment requirements. • Sea kayak, paddle and spray skirt designs. • Paddling clothing options • Kayak outfitting and gear options • Hypothermia prevention and treatment • Basic paddling stretches and the “Paddlers Box” Journeying & Understand of the main skills associated with organizing a day-long outing: Seamanship • Create a float plan and lists for food, water, and shelter. Day Trip Experience • Obtain a weather forecast and discern the probable effect on sea conditions. • Be aware of topo maps/charts, use of compass, time/speed/distance/direction • Be aware of communication/signal techniques and devices. • Understand techniques for effective inter group communication and safety • Be aware of flares, the VHF radio, GPS, PLB and SPOT signal device • Understand basic risk management and incident management techniques Naturally Superior Adventures ~ Level 1 Kayaking Instructor ~ Course preparation - 3 - BRING A COPY OF THIS WITH YOU TO THE COURSE 2a. Basic stroke review Notes for Intro and Level 1 Instructors Stroke Uses Key Points Forward Paddle Moves you forward -torso rotation – power from belly/thighs - paddle forward (coaming) with straighter arms - transfer power by pushing on foot pegs - upper hand level – sweep the shelf - paddle in at toes and out at butt -elbows up – chicken wings -smooth splash free catch, then add power -paddle blade angle can follow wake of kayak High angle: forehead ~ low angle: shoulder Forward Pivot Turns boat away from paddle side -rotate body with stroke, look at the blade while the boat is more stationary -straight arms -low angle -in at bow, out at stern -tilt same side as sweep Reverse Pivot Turns boat away from paddle side -straight arms, wind up while boat is more stationary -look at blade -rotate -start with low brace -tilt same or opposite side of blade Draw/Sculling Moves boat sideways -rotate and look where you are going -keep paddle vertical / water moves under boat -keep kayak level or test tilts either way - draw paddle say 6in from boat, rotate wrist, slide away with wrist open forward, repeat -figure 8 movement in water(sculling): torso rotation Adjustments to draw point according to boat pivot point, wind, waves, etc. Forward Sweep Turns boat away from paddle side - look where you want to go while the boat is underway and - use knees to turn boat maintains forward momentum - sweep mostly in forward ¼ - 1/3 Stern Rudder Turns boat while in motion: used -maintain paddlers box when surfing; initiates low brace turn; -blade is parallel to the boat or twist to turn keeps the boat on course -rotate body and keep arms straight (slight bend) Reverse Stroke Moves the boat backwards -look behind one shoulder -start with the low brace at stern - most efficient with paddle from stern to hips/butt -can use blade as bow rudder -can use edge to help steer Stopping Stops or slows you down -tap, tap, stop, stop -tap the water once on each side with the non-power face and the do a hard reverse stroke on either side Low Brace Recovery in most situations -hands down, elbows up - 90 degree contact water, then power down -knee initiated hip flick/head bob – get boat level -motorcycle wrists High Brace Recovery when low brace fails and -hands up, elbows down in big waves -maintain paddle parallel to water for optimal support -power face down, contact water, then power down - Maintain paddlers box -knee initiated hip flick/head bob – get boat level Edge, tilt, Assist turning, manoeuvrability and -body centre of gravity remain over boat rough water, side surf paddling -lift one knee up, relax the other - establish degrees i.e. 1, 2, 3 of tilt in teaching Sculling For support and stability in wavy -paddle moving in figure eight motion at surface situations -reach far out away from your boat Naturally Superior Adventures ~ Level 1 Kayaking Instructor ~ Course preparation - 4 - BRING A COPY OF THIS WITH YOU TO THE COURSE 2b. Evaluation of your demonstration quality paddling skills We will spend a day working on demonstration quality skills required by sea kayak instructors. Our skills assessment form looks like the following: Intro Skill OK Weak Work On * Lift & carry * Stretches * Holding a paddle * Boat fitting/posture * Enter/exit from shore * Enter/exit floating * Wet exit * Dump water safely * Paddle on edge 5 m * Forward pivot * Reverse pivot * Pivot 360 * Forward sweep * Forward 100 m * Reverse 20 m * Stop 4 strokes * Draw sideways 3 m * Low brace * T- Rescue – 3 min * Raft up in a group LV1 Eskimo bow rescue 5m ** Eskimo paddle/stern/side ** Raft, re-enter/pump rescue ** Stirrup rescue ** Paddle float rescue– 3 min ** Contact Towing – 30 m ** High Brace ** Stern Rudder ** Sculling draw ** Moving draw 2c. Paddling Skills assessment Guidelines Torso position: while demonstrating the topic, the instructor’s torso is well angled and moves according to program standards. Hands and arms position: while demonstrating the topic, the instructor’s arms and hands are well managed and move according to program standards. Paddle position : while demonstrating the topic, the instructor’s paddle is well oriented and moves according to program standards.
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