Kayaking 12OTE

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

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  Be prepared to do something crazy for a great outcome

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

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  Paddle on left, push right pedal

• Paddle on right, push right pedal

Why do we wear spray decks in a sea kayak?

• So we can flip out if we capsize

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  To keep the water from splashing into the cockpit from waves/swell

• For protection from the weather

• To keep us warm

What is the name of the yellow piece of material on your spray deck that helps you to exit the kayak if you tip out?

• Grab loop

• Life rope

• Pull tab

• Deck pull

Three blasts on a whistle by the instructor/teacher means what? One word, must be spelled right _________ (starts with E)

When the leader of a kayak group blows one whistle and raises their paddle straight above their head, what does this mean?

• Stop exactly where you are and stay there until further instruction

• Look up and paddle to where the leader is

• There is an emergency - get to land

• Indicate to the leader that you are OK, and if so keep paddling

What is a hazard?

• Something that has the potential to harm you or others

• The likelihood of something causing a particular harm to you - ie bitten by a shark

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  Something dangerous that we can eliminate or minimise

• Something that we should avoid at all costs, as it is too dangerous

The beautiful maroon colour of the Piako relates to effluent run-off from local farms. What is effluent?

• Liquid waste/sewage

• Hay bale juice

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  Cows milk residue

The decklines are the bungy cord looking pieces of equipment on the deck of a kayak. What are they used for?

• Storing paddles for entry and rescues

• A place to clip your lifejacket, clothing etc for a long trip

• A place to hang a bag from

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  For holding onto when you have fallen out of your kayak