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Sea Kayaking – Level Ii SEA KAYAKING – LEVEL II Course objective Give kayakers the theoretical and practical knowledge they need for daylong solo kayak trips in a semi-remote environment (zone 2). Expected outcome: using the information learned in the previous level, participants will expand and improve their techniques and knowledge and learn enough navigation skills to organize daylong trips in various settings. Technical prerequisite Level I sea kayaking certificate or level I assessment. Experience and Four three-hour excursions after receiving the level I sea kayaking certificate preparation Paddling without the use of a rudder or skeg Safety course (7 hours long) is a good way to continue progressing and prepare for level II. Length 2 days (minimum 17 hours). Ratio 6 participants for 1 instructor. Minimum equipment 15-foot kayak or longer, with two waterproof hatches. Suitable paddle, spray deck, paddle float, appropriate clothing for various recovery manoeuvres. Greenland paddle may be used, but all manoeuvres and techniques must be done with the same paddle and meet the required criteria. Equipment required by Canadian law for vessels up to 6 metres long. Note: The tow system is highly recommended for this level rather than a 15-metre floating rope or a throw bag. Location and Fresh water or seashore that may have exposed conditions, but must have at least one partially sheltered area. conditions Light winds (under 12 knots). Assessment Participants' understanding of this level's techniques and theory will be assessed, especially the safety and organization of daylong trips in various environments. The following ratings will be used: Good (G), Progressing (P) and Fail (F). To earn a certificate, participants must obtain a "Good" rating for each skill evaluated. Notwithstanding, a "Progressing" rating is acceptable. When skills have not been successfully demonstrated, they may be re-tested during another training session or assessment so that the participant completes the training and obtains a certificate. The instructor must give each participant a personalized progress sheet containing an assessment of each skill for this level. Certificate A certificate is issued to participants who pass the course. The record processing fees are included in the cost of the course. It is the instructor's responsibility to provide the FQCK with participants' contact information and results. Sea kayaking level II assessment criteria Page 1 of 9 SEA KAYAKING LEVEL II ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MINIMUM THEME SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES SKILLS EVALUATION CRITERIA Transporting and Note: participants may receive help in order to avoid injury. Mandatory handling a kayak . Lift and set kayak down in three steps skill, plus Specific . KEEP BACK STRAIGHT WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING two Transport kayak alone from the exercise . Balance kayak on one shoulder additional vehicle to the launch area, choosing skills the most appropriate route. Select an appropriate route to launch area . Choose an appropriate launch or landing site Mandatory Launching and landing . PERFORM MANEUVER ALONE skill, plus Throughout Push off sea bottom with back face of blade two training Launch kayak forward or backward . additional session from shore or a dock. Control boat's stability (no capsizing or excessive rolling) . Lean as little as possible on the paddle skills . Important: Throughout the course, the participant must pay constant attention to upper body rotation and extending the arms. Three . KEEP TORSO ERECT AND DIRECTLY OVER SEAT (AVOID SWAYING BACK mandatory AND FORTH) Throughout Forward stroke skills plus . Keep arms straight (but not locked) and stationary when rotating torso training one Travel forward in a straight line. TORSO ROTATION MUST BE OBVIOUS session additional TECHNIQUE . End power phase at hip level skill . Kayak stays flat on the water as it travels . GUIDE THE KAYAK IN A STRAIGHT LINE OVER 200 METRES . ROTATE TORSO TO PLACE BLADE INTO WATER AT BACK OF KAYAK, SLIGHTLY Reverse stroke BEHIND HIP LINE Two . Push off at an angle parallel to keel line mandatory Specific Travel backward while controlling the . Release water at a level between hips and knees. skills plus one exercise direction of the kayak . Look over shoulder occasionally to check trajectory and the presence of obstacles additional skill . MOVE KAYAK BACKWARDS IN A STRAIGHT LINE OVER A MINIMUM OF 20 METRES. Sea kayaking level II assessment criteria Page 2 of 9 MINIMUM THEME SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES SKILLS EVALUATION CRITERIA . Keep torso vertical over seat Mandatory Stop . Keep arms straight skill plus Specific . Alternate strokes from side to side, ensuring that blade is completely submerged two Bring kayak to a stop from a exercise moderate speed . COME TO A FULL STOP USING NO MORE THAN FOUR PADDLING STROKES additional . Keep kayak flat on water skills . With the torso vertical, fully extend leading arm Two . For reverse stroke, blade is flat and elbow is flexed Pivot mandatory . FULLY ROTATE UPPER BODY FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS Specific skills plus two From a neutral position, pivot kayak Continue upper body rotation until paddle is parallel with keel line exercise . additional using sweep technique . Maintain paddle shaft as horizontal as possible skills . LEAN KAYAK WHEN USING SWEEP TECHNIQUE . Torso remains vertical at all times Mandatory Steering . Lean kayak in opposite direction from turn skill plus Throughout Change direction using forward . Fully extend leading arm two training sweep . CONTINUE ROTATING TORSO UNTIL PADDLE IS PARALLEL TO KEEL LINE additional session . Achieve a noticeable change in direction skills . Torso is vertical and considerably rotated, facing the desired turning side . Keep paddle shaft as vertical as possible Draw stroke TECHNIQUE . Keep blade fully submerged Specific Execute recovery phase under water, with the edge side down, back face facing 4 out of 6 Move kayak in a sideways . exercise direction stern . Execute draw stroke at hip level . Travel a distance of 5 metres sideways without changing angle . Torso is vertical and considerably rotated, facing the desired turning side Sculling draw . Keep paddle shaft as vertical as possible . Keep blade fully submerged Specific 4 out of 6 Steer kayak sideways using . Travel one metre using alternate strokes parallel to the keel line exercise sculling draw technique . Maintain narrow blade angle . Travel a distance of five metres sideways without changing angle Sea kayaking level II assessment criteria Page 3 of 9 MINIMUM THEME SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES SKILLS EVALUATION CRITERIA . Position elbow above hand of the leading arm and keep torso vertical Two . SLAP THE WATER WITH THE BACK FACE OF THE BLADE TO AVOID CAPSIZING Low brace mandatory . FOLLOWING LOW BRACE STROKE, EXECUTE A POWERFUL HIP SNAP Specific skills plus two Stabilize the kayak by performing . Straighten up kayak's trim if off-balance exercise a low brace support stroke additional . Draw blade out of the water edge first, square to the side of the kayak skills . Draw out blade tip last . Keep elbows low and hands high, near upper body, and body vertical High brace . SLAP THE WATER WITH THE POWER FACE OF THE BLADE TO AVOID CAPSIZING Two (ARMS STAY SQUARE) mandatory Specific Restore kayak stability by . FOLLOW HIGH BRACE STROKE WITH A POWERFUL HIP SNAP skills plus two exercise performing a high brace support . Straighten up kayak's trim if off-balance additional stroke . Draw blade out of the water edge first, square to the side of the kayak skills . Draw out blade tip last Stern rudder . Turn upper body In back wind or surf conditions, Mandatory . REACH BACK TO INSERT PADDLE BEHIND HIP LINE AND PARALLEL WITH KEEL maintain or change the kayak's skill plus LINE Specific direction by reaching back and two paddling on one side. Slightly bend back arm to protect shoulder exercise TECHNIQUE additional . Keep blade submerged when stopping If conditions are not sufficiently skills windy, this manoeuvre will be . Change (or maintain) trajectory without stopping executed during a rope tow Preparation for eskimo roll . Remain at least 6 seconds under an overturned kayak (eskimo rescue) . STRAIGHTEN UP KAYAK USING HIPS, HEAD COMES OUT OF WATER LAST (eskimo FOUR Throughout Understand the connection between rescue) MANDATORY training some steps of the eskimo roll and . EXECUTE A POWERFUL HIP SNAP AFTER SUPPORT STROKE (support stroke) SKILLS session certain techniques learned in the . SLAP THE WATER WITH THE BLADE (support strokes, sweep stroke) course . LEAN KAYAK WHEN PERFORMING SWEEP STROKE (pivot) Sea kayaking level II assessment criteria Page 4 of 9 MINIMUM THEME SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES SKILLS EVALUATION CRITERIA . Understand weight distribution Kayak . Evaluate load capacity . Name one advantage and one disadvantage of a particular bilge or hull Group or Become familiar with the different shapes of shape 4 out of 6 written test hulls and their properties in water, as well as . Name two materials used in the construction of a sea kayak sea kayaking terminology . Name four parts of a kayak and four fittings . Know the pros and cons of a rudder and a skeg Paddle . Know two different shapes of blade and their characteristics . Know two materials that could be used to make a sea kayak paddle. Understand how paddle performance is . Understand how a feathered paddle performs at different angles influenced by materials and the shape and . Name three separate parts of a paddle Group or angles of blades. Know the difference 3 out of 5 . Know how to select a suitable paddle (length, shape and materials) written test between the various parts of a paddle. Become familiar with the different parts of the paddle and the main materials used. Identify and understand the mechanisms of heat loss (conduction, Y evaporation, radiation, convection, respiration) Clothing . Understand that water temperature is the primary consideration when OR selecting clothing Group or Know the basic characteristics of appropriate 3 out of 5 E clothing for different water temperatures and . Understand the principles of dressing in layers written test weather conditions. Always wear shoes . Know the difference between isothermal and waterproof clothing.
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