L1 Kayak Skills

We will cover the following on a continual training and assessment basis:

  • An understanding of the Basic Safety Rules of canoeing
  • An ability to Enter and Exit correctly
  • Forward Paddle, Reverse Paddle, and Stop
  • An ability to turn while stationary using Forward Sweep Stroke, Reverse Sweep Stroke and a combination of Forward and Reverse
  • Sweep Strokes
  • Capsize Drill