CANOEING AND KAYAKING Flashcards
The word “______” orginated from the Carib word “____________” which means dugout.
CANPE; KENU
These are originally made from long tree trunks.
CANOE
The more well known version of the canoe was introduced by the North American ___________ where the _________ was built from ____________.
INDIANS; FRAME; WOODEN RIBS
___________ or “_______”, meaning “mans boat” or _______________- originated from the Inuit and Aleut tribes of ____________________.
KAYAK; QAJAK; HUNTER’S BOAT; ARCTIC NORTH AMERICA
The early ____________ were _____________ as each ________- was crafted by the user, basing the measurements of the frame of his body and not on any standards.
KAYAKs; VERY INDIVIDUALIZED; KAYAK
The first ever kayaks were made thousands of years ago by ____________ of the northern arctic regions.
ESKIMOS
Unlike canoes, kayaks were used for __________ and _________.
HUNTING and FISHING
In the mid ___________s, kayaking started becoming popular as a sport and the Europeans showed interest, but it was started as a sport by the __________ and ___________.
1800s; GERMAN; FRENCH
__________ as a sport probably began as IMPROMPTU RACES between individuals returning from hunting and ________________ and ___________.
CANOEING; FISH RAIDS; WAR EXPEDITIONS
As an organized sport, canoeing began in the ________ half of the _______ century in local and national competitions in ___________ and North America, many of which persist.
SECOND; 19TH; GREAT BRITAIN
What are the BASIC PARTS of a CANOE?
1) BOW
2) STERN
3) HULL
4) KEEL
5) DECK
6) GUNWALES
7) THWARTS
8) YOKE
and if equipped,
9) SEATS
Each part of a canoe has its won function and purpose and all parts are designed to provide __________-, speed, tracking, __________ and most of all ____________ and seaworthiness.
STABILITY; DURBAILITY; SAFETY
This is the font of a canoe.
CANOE BOW
The _________ shape is important because it is the part that cuts through the water, giving a canoe its speed and ease of paddling.
BOW
The front of a canoe is typically where you’d find the seat for the front paddler. Also the ________ of a canoe would have a place to tie off an anchor line.
BOW
End of a canoe.
STERN
The __________ end of a canoe is the rear-most point and area on a canoe.
STERN
The ______ of a canoe helps reduce turbulence as you paddle, as a canoe can more smoothly glide through the water.
STERN
Typically, where the back paddle sits and/or where you’d mount a trolling motor on a __________ canoe.
STERN; SQUAREBACK
A ____________ is specifically design to help you portage (carry) your canoe over your head.
YOKE
The _____ is positioned on the center line of your canoe for balance.
YOKE
And by turning your canoe upside down and lifting it onto your shoulders with the ____________ part of the yoke wrapping the back of your neck, you can comfortably carry your canoe.
ROUNDED
Is a strut placed across the width of a canoe to help brace the edges (gunwales) of a canoe from side to side.
THWART
In a 2-person canoe, you’d typically find _________ thwarts place roughly ______ and _________ the way the stern toward the bow of a canoe. Many time you’ll find a thwart right behind the front paddler’s seat as this is the place where a lot of weight will be put directly on the gunwales.
TWO; 1/3 AND 2/3
Is the wide edge at the top of the sides of the canoe.
GUNWALES
Also called gunnel, is usally reinforces with vinyl, wood, plastic or aluminum.
GUNWALE
Runs from the bow to the stern the entire length of the canoe, protecting the top edge of the canoe’s hull.
GUNWALES
Provides a place to mount seats, thwarts, the yolk and other accessories like fishing pole holders.
GUNWALES
There are many types of canoe seats. Canoe seats are mainly made from ___________ on a _________ frame, molded aluminum in an aluminum canoe, molded plastic in a plastic, polyethylene canoe as well as some specialized aftermarket seats that attach to existing seats to include a backrest and added seat padding.
WEBBIDING; WOODEN
Give the BASIC PARTS of a KAYAK.
1) BOW
2) STERN
3) KEEL
4) HULL
5) DECK
6) GRAB HANDLE
7) COCKPIT
8) HATCH
The front end of the kayak, opposite the stern.
BOW
The large opening or area where the paddler is seated.
COCKPIT
The top of the kayak. For traditional sit-inside kayaks, this refers to the area of the boat that covers the paddler’s legs, as well as the portion of the kayak behind the paddler that’s exposed to the sky. On sit-on-top kayaks, this generally refers to the entire flat area on top of the boat, including where the paddler sits.
DECK
Typically refers to gear-storage compartments below the kayak’s deck used to stow cargo. Often, __________ are waterproof and are covered by bands of elastic to keep them closed.
HATCH
The bottom or main body of the kayak, which sits in the water. While most kayaks have a displacement-style hull with a “V” shaped keel, there’s also a planing _______, which is shaped with a flat bottom and steep sides. This type of ________ sacrifices speed but gains maneuverability.
HULL
The middle of the hull, which usually forms a “V” shape running underneath the length of the kayak. The deeper the __________, the more water the kayak displaces.
KEEL
The rear of the kayak, opposite the bow.
STERN
Also known as “TOGGLE”, A handle attached by rope to the bow and stern of the kayak designed to make carrying, launching, towing or transporting the kayak easier.
GRAB HANDLE
Are the equipment to maneuver the boat.
PADDLES
Usually used for canoes.
SINGLE BLADE PADDLE
Usually used for kayak.
DOUBLE BLADE PADDLE
WHAT ARE THE ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE DONE WHEN ONE USES THE KAYAK OR CANOE?
1) SEAK KAYAKINH
2) WHITEWATER KAYAKING OR CANOEING
3) FLAT WATER RECREATION
4) SAILING
5) SURF KAYAKING
6) MARATHON RACING
Is done in open waters such as the ocean or the lake .Kayaks may be sit-on-top or decked design.
SEA KAYAKING
Is paddle down white the white rivers
WHITEWATER KAYAKING OR CANOEING
Is a relaxing canoeing or kayaking where you take a gentle paddle down a calm river, ocean or lake to do sight seeing.
FLAT WATER RECREATION
Is where the canoe or kayak is fitted with a sail.
SAILING
Is where the kayak is typically fitted with the fin rather like a surfboard.
SURF KAYAKING
Is a lengthy race down a river using the kayak or canoe.
MARATHON RACING
What are the health benefits of canoeing and kayaking?
1) IMPOVED UPPER-BODY STRENGTH
2) IMPROVED CORE STRENGTH
3) IMPROVED LEG STRENGTH
4) IMPROVED CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
5) WEIGHT LOSS
6) LOW IMPACT ACTIVITY (REDUCED INJURY)
7) REDUCED STRESS LEVELS
Exercise has been proven to _____________________ as it produces endorphins, which act as a natural pain killer. These endorphins help your ability to sleep which, in turn, reduces stress levels.
REDUCED STRESS LEVELS
Paddle sports are low-impact activities compared to running or contact sports where there is a lot of pounding feet off the ground and big hits.
The relatively low impact means there is less chance of picking up knee and back injuries which are particularly common in other exercises.
LOW-IMPACT ACTIVITY (REDUCED INJURY)
One of the top health benefits of kayaking and canoeing is that it improves your cardiovascular fitness. Like many other exercises, paddling increases your heart rate which can help improve the strength of your heart.
This is very important at every age but especially later in life. Therefore canoeing and kayaking are great for older people looking to have a healthier heart by taking part in an activity that is not too stressful.
IMPROVED CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
Both of these sports are excellent activities that help with weight loss. You will burn tonnes of calories paddling on the lough, in the sea or on a river, while also having a great time.
Most people can’t say the same about going for a tough run or cycle – that’s what makes paddling ideal for weight loss!
WEIGHT LOSS
You will find that, while in a canoe or kayak, you will be applying a lot of pressure through your legs which will increase your lower body strength over time.
INCREASES LEH STRENGTH
Your torso muscles are all called into action when you are paddling a canoe or kayak due to the rotation movements made while moving the paddle.
INCREASE CORE STRENGTH
Canoeing and kayaking are a fun way to help increase your upper body strength as you use the paddle to push the vessel through the water. If you get the chance to get out on the water for a paddle quite regularly, you should notice an increase in chest, arm, shoulder and back strength.
IMPORVED UPPER-BODY STRENGTH
K – now first your skills in swimming and canoeing or kayaking
A- void padding alone, padding far from coastline, or padding in routes of ship
Y- ield to safety and know where to go in case of emergency
A – lways wear personal floatation device and other safety equipment
K – eep hydrated as you will go be under the sun.
C- heck weather condition
A – lways plan ahead. This includes studying the river maps a head of time
N- ever forget to put things in a waterproof bags.
O- rientation given by the facilitators or leader are important
E – quipment should be tried and always checked.
