•Activities for Kayaks or Canoes Flashcards
6 Activities for Kayaks or Canoes
- Sea kayaking
- Whitewater kayaking or canoeing
- Flatwater recreation
- Sailing
- Surf kayaking
- Marathon racing
●is done in open waters such as the ocean or the lake. Kayaks may be a sit-on-top or decked design.
Sea kayaking
● is paddling down the whitewater rivers. A flat-bottomed boat will help the boat spin on the water and take on the rapids for practicing various maneuvers. The rounded bottom will involve paddling downriver from one point to a different point usually a distance of several miles.
Whitewater kayaking or canoeing
●is relaxing canoeing or kayaking where you can take a gentle paddle down a calm river, ocean, or lake to do some sightseeing.
Flatwater recreation
●is where the canoe or kayak is fitted with a sail.
Sailing
is where the kayak is typically fitted with a fin, rather like a surfboard.
Surf kayaking
● is a lengthy race down a river using the kayak or canoe.
Marathon racing
10 Other Equipment Needed for Kayaking or Canoeing
- personal flotation device (PFD)
- helmet
- Wetsuits or nylon- coated jackets and pants
- Footwear
- water bottle
- Extra clothes and energy food
- Protective gears
- Whistle
- First aid kit and duct tape
- Spray skirt
● such as a life vest or jacket, will help one to be afloat in case the boat capsizes.
personal flotation device (PFD)
●that protects the head especially when paddling in a rocky area.
helmet
●he appropriate clothing depending on the air and water temperature. ————— are recommended for cold water.
Wetsuits or nylon- coated jackets and pants
●should be lightweight canvas shoes or sturdy river sandals.
Footwear
●for rehydrating oneself. It should have a short string or rope so it can be clipped or tied to the boat securely and will also remain with the boat even when the boat capsizes (not becoming a liter in the river).
water bottle
● placed in the dry or waterproof bag.
Extra clothes and energy food
gears from the sun such as sunscreen or hats
Protective gears
to call on for emergencies.
Whistle
used for emergency situations
First aid kit and duct tape
used (for kayaking)
Spray skirt
Sea kayaking requires more specific extra equipment as it is done in the open waters. These equipment are as follows:
*a waterproof torch that floats
*bilge pump and bailing device
*distress signal devices such as orange smoke sticks and red flares
*compass
*spare paddle
what are the 4 levels of shoreline conditions
- Novice conditions (Minimal Risk)
- Beginner conditions (Low Risk)
- Intermediate conditions (Moderate Risk)
- Advance conditions (Considerable Risk)
what kind of shoreline condition has these wind levels, sea states and waves, ad length of Open-water crossing?
- has calm wind (less than 8 knots)
- calm to rippled
- travel along the shore with many easy landing areas
Novice conditions (Minimal Risk)
what kind of shoreline condition has these wind levels, sea states and waves, ad length of Open-water crossing?
- light winds (0-11 knots)
- calm to light chop
- short open crossing legs than 1.5 nautical miles (nmi.); many easy landing areas
Beginner Conditions (Low Risk)
what kind of shoreline condition has these wind levels, sea states and waves, ad length of Open-water crossing?
- Moderate winds (12-19 knots)
- Moderate with wind waves near 0.5 meters
- Open water crossings less than 5 nmi; Intermittent landing areas
Intermediate Conditions (Moderate Risk)
what kind of shoreline condition has these wind levels, sea states and waves, ad length of Open-water crossing?
- strong winds (near 20 knots)
- rough sea state, wind waves near 1 meter and tide rips greater than 3 knots
- open water crossings greater than 5 nmi with infrequent landing areas and some with difficult landing sites
Advance Conditions (Considerable Risk)
an international system used to rate the difficulty of a stretch of river or a single rapid in America.
The International Scale of River Difficulty
what are the 6 classifications of the International Scale of RIver Difficulty
Class I Rapids: Easy
Class II Rapids: Novice
Class III: Intermediate
Class IV: Advanced
Class V: Expert
Class VI: Extreme and Explanatory Rapids
what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to?
/ Moderate to fast-moving water
/ Waves and riffles are small
/ Passages clear or few but obvious obstructions
/ Little maneuvering is needed
/ Minimal risk to swimmers
/ Rescue is easy
Class I Rapids: Easy
what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to?
/ Easy rapids
/ Wide channels with some obstacles but are esialy missed
/ Medium-sized waves
/ Sometimes maneuvering may be required
/ Rarely swimmers are injured
/ Rescue is easy
Class II Rapids: Novice
what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to?
/ Moderate rapids, strong current
/ Waves are bigger and may swamp an open canoe, but it comes
/ Irregularly
/ Obstacles require complex maneuvers
/ Narrow passages are generally straightforward
/ Scouting is recommended
/ Self-rescue is still manageable , but group help may be needed
/ Big splashes
Class III Rapids: Intermediate
what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to?
/ Long powerful, and strong rapids requiring accurate handling of the boat
/ Passages are constricted by obstacles
/ Precise maneuvering skills
/ Scouting is necessary
/ Moderate to high risk of injury to swimmers
/ Self-rescue is difficult
/ Group assitance is necessary but must possess rescue skills
/ Eskimo roll is recommended
Class IV: Advanced
what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to?
/ Long, obstructed, and very violent rapids
/ Massive waves often following one after the other
/ Big drop, extremely congested channels
/ Requires high level of maneuveribg skills
/ Scouting is mandatory but difficult
/ Dangerous for swimming and difficult for rescue
Class V: Expert
what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to?
/ Almost never been attempted
/ Extremely difficult, unpredictable, and a life hazard Rescue may be close to impossible
Class VI: Extreme and Exploratory Rapids
In the Philippines, ————– has an overall classification of Class III, with Class IV rapids in some parts
Cagayan de Oro River
it can be located in the province of Kalinga has Class III, IV, and V rapids.
Chico River
are activities that can range from low to high-intensity levels of activity.
Canoeing and kayaking
when canoeing or kayaking this acitivity will work out the muscles and the heart and thus will improve one’s aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility.
Paddling
3 Specific Health Benefits of Paddling
*improved cardiovascular fitness
*stronger muscles and muscular endurance particularly in the back, arms, shoulders, and chest as these are the main muscles involved in paddling
*development of the torso and leg strength as the strength to power a canoe or kayak comes mainly from rotating the torso and applying pressure with your legs
