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Canoe & Kayak Ltd Course Outline Course Outline December 2009 v1 Canoe & Kayak Course Outline Not to be copied Course Outlines ............................................................................................................................... Course Outlines .................. 3 Other Activities .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Sea Kayaking Course .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Sea Kayaking Skills Course ......................................................................................................................... 4 Oceans Course ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Advanced leading Course ........................................................................................................................ 11 Sea Kayaking Rescue Course ................................................................................................................... 13 White Water Courses ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Introduction to Moving Water ................................................................................................................ 14 Introduction to White Water ................................................................................................................... 16 Advanced White Water Course ............................................................................................................... 17 White Water River Rescue ....................................................................................................................... 18 Multisport ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 Multi Sport Course................................................................................................................................... 20 Other Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Weather and Navigation Course ............................................................................................................. 21 Eskimo Rolling Course ............................................................................................................................. 22 Leaders Training ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Surf Management Course ........................................................................................................................ 22 Manual Update Register .................................................................................................................................. 23 Inspection ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 December 2009 Course Outline‐ 2 | Page Canoe & Kayak Course Outline Not to be copied Course Outlines This manual is to be read in conjunction with all other manuals and is designed as a resource for the Operations Manager to start the building process of specific plans for each on water activity. The primary aim of this manual is to ensure that each Centre runs courses and tours to a similar time frame, standard and covers the skills and knowledge outlined. So that consistency is maintained throughout the Canoe & Kayak Licensed group. Other Activities A specific plan will be required for school and other groups. This will include an ‘off water supervision policy’ where minors are involved. December 2009 Course Outline‐ 3 | Page Canoe & Kayak Course Outline Not to be copied Sea Kayaking Course Sea Kayaking Skills Course Duration 2 Full Days Comprehensive introduction to Sea Kayaking designed to suit both beginners and more experienced paddlers wishing to improve their skills. The course focuses on: Confidence, Technique, Safety, Fun and Equipment trialling. This includes basic strokes, rescue skills and trip planning. Course Outline VENUE Confidence Routine: Venue: Indoor heated pool Duration: 1 hour Equipment Talk: Venue: Canoe & Kayak Centre Duration: 1 hour Trip Planning, Weather, Communications: Venue: Canoe & Kayak Centre Duration: ½ hour Paddle Techniques: Venue: Sheltered lake or similar Duration: 2 hours Rescues: Venue: Pool, Sheltered lake or similar Duration: 1 & ½ hours Kayak Trip: Venue: Sheltered scenic place for all to paddle Duration: 4 hours plus 1 hour for lunch. Philosophy: 1. HAVE FUN!!!! 2. Information to encourage customer’s participation in other courses and club activities. 3. Educate customers to enable them to purchase their own Kayaking Equipment. 4. Demonstrate to customers more advanced techniques to whet their appetite for future learning. 5. Achieved through Role Modelling and technically correct instruction on paddling style and technique. Customer achieves a level of satisfaction, yet sees what is achievable in the future. Safety: Standard operating procedures apply. December 2009 Course Outline‐ 4 | Page Canoe & Kayak Course Outline Not to be copied Kayaking Skills Course Program Confidence Routine See Confidence Routine Outline. Equipment Talk Remember your clients are on the course to gain knowledge. This includes product knowledge for purchasing equipment. Take the clients on a tour of the shop and explain the differences in purpose, performance and cost associated to their area of interest. This will include; sit‐on‐tops, sea kayaks, white water boats. Also go through spray decks, paddles, buoyancy aids, safety equipment, storage bags, wheels and any other accessories that are relevant. 1/ What is the Basic equipment needed to go paddling? Kayak Paddle Float Spray skirt Pump Paddle Flag & Light Buoyancy Aid 2/ What are some other pieces of equipment that you should carry? Spare clothing Emergency Shelter Food / Drink First Aid Kit Duct tape Map & Compass Torch Flares (and know how to operate them) Split Paddle Cell phone Knife VHF (and know how to operate it) Towline Distress Beacon (EPIRB/ PLB) Lunch Times Over lunchtime instructor’s need to mention what is coming up as far as courses and club trips are concerned. If keen get them signed on a course. Paddle Technique. ‐ On water ‐ (2.5 hours max) Equipment for paddle: Standard BA, pump, paddle float, spare clothes. Gear check ‐ spray skirt, explain how BA tow system works. Hatch covers ‐ all in fitted correctly. The Instructor is to demonstrate an Eskimo Roll or two and a Sculling support stroke to whet the appetite for more learning. Take as many kayaks as possible. This will ensure all the clients get to try a good variety of boats. By doing this, hopefully clients will be able to determine the right boat for them, and therefore walk away at the end of the weekend having bought their own Kayak. Briefing on staying together as a group, paddle signals and other communication prior to getting on the water. The use of buddy pairs is also important. Club trips and white water use buddy pairs frequently and new club members need to know what they are. Forward Paddling ‐ no rudders Stern Rudder Backward Paddling Low Brace Emergency Stop Rescues Sweep Strokes ‐ Forward and Reverse Paddle float rescue Draw Stroke‐ Hanging/ T Draw (Underwater T rescue Recovery) John Wayne entry December 2009 Course Outline‐ 5 | Page Canoe & Kayak Course Outline Not to be copied Kayak Trip to a Scenic, Sheltered Place. Duration; 2 sessions of 2 hours with an hour for lunch. Meet clients at the shop, introduce to other club members who have turned up for the trip. Have hot scones or Biscuits and drinks ready. This is a great ice breaker. The Briefing before departing on trip is to cover; 1/ Have we got the Basic equipment needed to go paddling? Kayak, Spray skirt, Paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Paddle Float, Pump, Flag & Light 2/ Have we got the other pieces of equipment that should be carried? Spare clothing, Food / Drink, Duct tape, Torch, Split Paddle, Knife, Towline, Emergency Shelter , First Aid Kit, Map & Compass, Flares (and know how to operate them), Cell phone, VHF (and know how to operate it), Distress Beacon (EPIRB/ PLB) 3/ What else can affect your safety on the water? A. Weather / Tides Where do you get a weather forecast from? TV VHF Channel Newspaper Internet met service website 0900 999XX (Last 2 digits differ for your area) Others? These sources of information give tide information too. The best weather forecast is straight from ‘met‐phone’/ met service website. This gives you wind direction, strength, precipitation, cloud cover and 12‐24 hour forecast. TV tends to sensationalise weather and newspapers have to minimise the forecast. B. Choose a destination With the information above, you can then choose a location that is suitable for the group, taking into account their abilities and their need to enjoy themselves in the conditions expected. Shelter from, the wind, tidal flow and swell. Travel time from the shop is one of the main considerations. C. Skills of group Club members are welcome to come along too. If they wish to go at a faster pace and