Year 12 Risk + Sea Kayaking

Sea kayak paddles are 'feathered', which means the angles on the paddles are different. Why?

• To cut through the water better

• So they are more wind resistent

• So they don't hit the person in front of you

• So they store better in the deck lines

What is the definition of risk?

• The potential to lose something of value

• The potential to be physically or emotionally hurt

• The potential to be seriously injured

• Be prepared to do something crazy for a great outcome

Are sea kayaks longer and thinner, or shorter and wider than river kayaks?

• Longer and thinner

• Shorter and wider

Why is sunburn a major issue in sea kayaking? (choose more than one if they apply)

• The UV light reflects off the water and has more chance of burning us

• It can drain us of energy and leave us unable to focus or paddle effectively

• It could dehydrate us

• It isn't

If you are doing a controlled turn to the left paddling forward, which side of the boat do you paddle on and which rudder pedal do you push down?

• Paddle on left, push left pedal

• Paddle on right, push left pedal

• Paddle on left, push right pedal

• Paddle on right, push right pedal

Residual risk is risk we either want to leave in an activity for a better experience, or we can't control it/avoid it in that activity. What would be examples of risks we can't control? (choose more than one if they apply)

• Weather

• Water

• Head injuries

• Out of date/incorrect equipment

Why do we wear spray decks in a sea kayak?

• So we can flip out if we capsize

• To keep the water from splashing into the cockpit from waves

• For protection from the weather

• To keep us warm

Which of the following is NOT a way to avoid hypothermia?

• Bring along spare clothes for after kayaking

• Make sure you dress for the weather (layers)

• Drink plenty of water before and after

• Wear the right sort of clothing - water proof and wind proof

Which of the following are reasons we want there to be risk in Outdoor Ed activities? (choose more than one if they apply)

• Increased self-esteem at getting better in risk activities

• Being more comfortable working past your comfort zone

• To avoid boredom in outdoor activities

• We don't - all risks should be managed out of Outdoor Ed

If risk is too low - for example, mountain biking around the Domain - what can happen? (choose more than one if they apply)

• Self development is low

• Boredom is experienced

• People look to take risks in other ways (ie wheelies, flying round corners)

• Everyone has a great time and learns heaps