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•Activities for Kayaks or Canoes Flashcards

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6 Activities for Kayaks or Canoes

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  • Sea kayaking
  • Whitewater kayaking or canoeing
  • Flatwater recreation
  • Sailing
  • Surf kayaking
  • Marathon racing
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●is done in open waters such as the ocean or the lake. Kayaks may be a sit-on-top or decked design.

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Sea kayaking

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● 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.

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Whitewater kayaking or canoeing

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●is relaxing canoeing or kayaking where you can take a gentle paddle down a calm river, ocean, or lake to do some sightseeing.

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Flatwater recreation

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●is where the canoe or kayak is fitted with a sail.

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Sailing

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is where the kayak is typically fitted with a fin, rather like a surfboard.

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Surf kayaking

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● is a lengthy race down a river using the kayak or canoe.

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Marathon racing

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10 Other Equipment Needed for Kayaking or Canoeing

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  • 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
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● such as a life vest or jacket, will help one to be afloat in case the boat capsizes.

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personal flotation device (PFD)

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●that protects the head especially when paddling in a rocky area.

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helmet

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●he appropriate clothing depending on the air and water temperature. ————— are recommended for cold water.

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Wetsuits or nylon- coated jackets and pants

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●should be lightweight canvas shoes or sturdy river sandals.

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Footwear

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●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).

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water bottle

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● placed in the dry or waterproof bag.

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Extra clothes and energy food

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gears from the sun such as sunscreen or hats

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Protective gears

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to call on for emergencies.

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Whistle

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used for emergency situations

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First aid kit and duct tape

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used (for kayaking)

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Spray skirt

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Sea kayaking requires more specific extra equipment as it is done in the open waters. These equipment are as follows:

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*a waterproof torch that floats
*bilge pump and bailing device
*distress signal devices such as orange smoke sticks and red flares
*compass
*spare paddle

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what are the 4 levels of shoreline conditions

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  • Novice conditions (Minimal Risk)
  • Beginner conditions (Low Risk)
  • Intermediate conditions (Moderate Risk)
  • Advance conditions (Considerable Risk)
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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
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Novice conditions (Minimal Risk)

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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
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Beginner Conditions (Low Risk)

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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
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Intermediate Conditions (Moderate Risk)

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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
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Advance Conditions (Considerable Risk)

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an international system used to rate the difficulty of a stretch of river or a single rapid in America.

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The International Scale of River Difficulty

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what are the 6 classifications of the International Scale of RIver Difficulty

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Class I Rapids: Easy
Class II Rapids: Novice
Class III: Intermediate
Class IV: Advanced
Class V: Expert
Class VI: Extreme and Explanatory Rapids

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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

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Class I Rapids: Easy

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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

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Class II Rapids: Novice

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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

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Class III Rapids: Intermediate

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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

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Class IV: Advanced

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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

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Class V: Expert

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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

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Class VI: Extreme and Exploratory Rapids

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In the Philippines, ————– has an overall classification of Class III, with Class IV rapids in some parts

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Cagayan de Oro River

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it can be located in the province of Kalinga has Class III, IV, and V rapids.

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Chico River

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are activities that can range from low to high-intensity levels of activity.

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Canoeing and kayaking

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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.

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Paddling

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3 Specific Health Benefits of Paddling

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*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

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