SeaOPS 1 Star Sea Kayaking Course

Aim: To introduce sea kayaking to beginners

Environment: Sea

Course fee: S$80

Course Duration: 1 days (6 hours)

Type of Craft: Single Seat Decked Kayaks

Theory
·       Personal Kayaking Equipment
·       Expedition Theory Part 1
·       Weather Hazards
·       Environmental Hazards

Practical
·       Carrying and lifting of kayaks with and without assistance
·       All 1 day Expedition
·       Launching off and coming ashore
·       Forward Paddling
·       Reverse Paddling
·       Forward and Reverse Sweep Strokes
·       Moving Sideways: “J” Draw
·       Moving Sideways: Classic Draw
·       Moving Sideways: Sculling Draw
·       Low Brace
·       Stern Rudder
·       Capsize Drill with assisted rescue using bilge pumps
·       Emptying of water on land
·       Emptying of water in sea
·       Expedition of at least 3km