Lifting and carrying kayaks
Launching and coming ashore
Demonstrate efficient forward and reverse paddling
Demonstrate forward and reverse sweep strokes
Demonstrate the ability to spin the kayak on the spot using alternate forward and reverse sweeps
Demonstrate J draw and classic draw with directional control
Demonstrate stern rudder
Demonstrate basic use of edge control
Demonstrate basic low support and recovery
Demonstrate basic high support and recovery
Demonstrate low brace turns with understanding of edge control
Capsize and wet exit with retention of kayak and paddle
Demonstrate a X rescue as a rescuer and patient
Demonstrate a kayak to swimmer rescue (bow carry)
Demonstrate an Eskimo bow rescue as a patient
Demonstrate the beginnings of sculling draw strokes
Demonstrate the beginnings of bow rudder (blade placed between bow and cockpit)