SeaOPS 2 Star Sea Kayaking Course

Aim: To equip and train novice kayakers with the necessary skills for expedition

Environment: Sea

Course Duration: 12 hours, 2 days (6 hours per day)

Type of Craft: Double Deck Fibreglass Sea Kayaks

Syllabus:
·       Introduction to Kayaking Equipment (including sprayskirt)
·       Weather & Environmental Hazards
·       Expedition Planning
·       Lifting & Carrying of Doubles Kayaks
·       Emptying of Water on Land
·       “TX” Rescue to empty water in the sea
·       Capsize drill
·       Embark & Disembark (for both beach and pontoon) for Doubles Kayaks
·       Forward & Reverse Paddling on Doubles Kayaks
·       Forward & Reverse Sweep Strokes on Doubles Kayaks
·       Moving Sidesways: “J” Draw on Doubles Kayaks
·       Moving Sidesways: “Classic” Draw on Doubles Kayaks
·       Usage of Rudder on a Doubles Kayak
·       Low Support Recovery
·       Kayak to Swimmer Rescue
·       Deep Water Entry and Exit
·       Rescue drill with safety boat
·       Expedition of at least 20km on Day 3