Paddling, rolling, rescue, navigation, expeditions, safety
Contents of Technique chapter:
— paddling basics— advanced kayaking— rolling — rafting-up & towing — deep-water rescue — navigation — kayaking for kids — organising a day trip — overnight trips — kayaking safely
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Introduction, carrying your kayak, getting in, capsizing, wet exit, emptying Paddling forwards Paddling backwards Sweep strokes Other turning strokes Stern rudder Draw strokes The hip flick Support strokes
Kayaking on fast-moving water Kayaks & surf
The basics of rolling Long lever roll Short lever rolls Layback rolls Hand roll
Rafting up Simple long tow Rafted long tow Simple short tow Group tow ("husky tow") Towing in surf Towing other small boats Shunting with a kayak
Swimmer-to-kayaker rescue Kayaker-to-swimmer rescue Kayaker-to-kayaker rescues: — bow rescue — paddle rescue — side rescue Emptying a flooded kayak: — X-rescue — T-rescue (bow tip-out) Self-rescue for solo sea kayakers: — straddle re-entry — self-rescue with a paddle float — self-rescue by re-entry & roll
Full contents of section Introducing navigation Kayak speed Navigation marks Maritime charts Plotting a course, adjusting for currents Navigation checks while afloat Night navigation
How to learn Child-size kayaks Other issues in children's kayaking
Leadership Before planning a trip Trip planning Group equipment Two days before At the launch point On the water Afterwards
Wild camping Vehicle-based camping Kayak-based camping Expedition equipment Kayak camp cooking Stowing equipment in a kayak
A very safe sport Cold shock, swim failure & hypothermia Drowning Getting run over Heavy lifting Hand/arm over-use syndromes Dislocated shoulder Rockfall & icefall Infections Unlikely hazards Child safety First Aid courses Small First Aid kit Big First Aid kit Child safety Child protection law Legal requirements for sea kayaking