Aim: To introduce sea kayaking to beginners Environment: Sea Time: 0900 to 1600 hours Venue: Pasir Ris Beach (Near to Carpark E) Cost: S$100 per pax Minimum attendance to start the course: 5 pax 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 (for both beach and pontoon/berth) • 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 • Rescue drill with Safety Boat • Expedition of at least 3km
Please see the list of things to bring: 1. Water bottle (At least 1 litre is a MUST) 2. Bring in your own lunch/snacks! 3. Dri-fit Shirt/Long Sleeves/Rashguard/Tights/Booties 4. Sunscreen/Cap/Sunglasses 5. Towel, change of clothes/footwear and toiletries 6. Buff and/or mask is a MUST; extra masks and sanitizer (as required) – It is required to mask up during the activity.