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Theory
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- Basic
knowledge of boat design characteristics
- Basic
knowledge of paddle
design characteristics
- Basic
knowledge of choice
of equipment for different situations
- Basic
knowledge of basic first aid
- Basic
understanding of hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Basic
understanding of dehydration
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Technical
Skills
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- Demonstrate
efficient forward and reverse paddling
- Demonstrate
efficient use of sweep strokes both stationary and on
the move
- Demonstrate
edging to assist turning
- Demonstrate
efficient support and recovery strokes, including on the
move
- Demonstrate
sculling for support
- Demonstrate
efficient bow rudder (dynamic body position with blade
between leg and hips)
- Demonstrate
draw on the move
- Demonstrate
hanging draw
- Demonstrate
an efficient X rescue without assistance
- Demonstrate
an efficient Eskimo bow rescue as a patient and rescuer
- Demonstrate
an efficient paddle rescue as a patient and rescuer
- Demonstrate
a swimmer to kayak rescue
- Demonstrate
3 reliable consecutive rolls on flat water
- Demonstrate
the use of long tow
- Plan
and excute a journey
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Pre-assessment
requirement
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- Five
journeys of 8 km each at two different sections of coastline
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