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Boat Design and Features
- parts of boat
- design features
affecting boat performance
- singles, doubles
- flotation
(bulkheads and hatches)
- construction and
materials
Boat
Repair and Maintenance
- field repair of
boats and equipment
- repair kits -
supplies and tools
Chart Interpretation
- chart preparation
and accessibility
- scale/ distance
- shoreline
features
- land features and
topography
- sea floor
bathymetry
- common symbols
and hazard symbols
Compass
Use
- types of
compasses
- parts of compass
- deviation and
variation
- orientation of
chart with compass
- taking a bearing
from landmarks
- taking a bearing
from the chart
- planning a route
with bearings
- paddling a
bearing
- drift
compensation
- triangulation
Currents
- current tables
- current speeds
and effects
- eddies
- narrowing and
swallowing effects
- ferrying
- wind opposing
current
- predicting slack
and maximum flood/ ebb
On Water
Navigation
- awareness of sea
state, recognizing developing seas
- recognizing
landmarks
- dead reckoning
- piloting
Surf
Management
- on shore
evaluation of surf
- refraction,
diffraction, diffusion, concentration
- sets
- launching in surf
- landing in surf
Tides
- tide theory
- tide tables
- seasonal
variations
- consequences of
high/ low tides
- prediction of
tide height
- low pressure and
storm effects
Communication Device
- licensing
- emergency use
- weather reports
- storage,
accessibility and care
- pros and cons of
different devices (area specific application)
Weather Forecasts
- obtaining marine
forecast
- update times
- terms and
language
- importance of
constant monitoring
- using local
knowledge to interpret forecast
Weather
Interpretation
- recognizing wind
direction and speeds
- recognizing
fronts and system changes
- effects on sea
state
- daily wind speed
variations
- lee and windward
shores
- combining
forecasts and local observation
Weather
Theory
- atmospheric
pressure
- high pressure
systems - characteristics
- low pressure
systems - characteristics
- fronts
- local effects -
funneling and bending
- onshore/ offshore
winds
- fog
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Launching and Landing
- packing and
unpacking boats
- beach surfaces
- methods of
launching and landing
- order of
launching and landing
- boat stability
while launching and landing
- assessing sea
state and weather conditions
- near shore
hazards
Paddling
Mechanics
- holding the
paddle
- body position
- paddle position
- feathered and
unfeathered techniques - pros and cons
Propulsion Strokes
- forward stroke
- reverse stroke
Maneuvering Strokes
- sweep and reverse
sweep
- draw stroke
Stability
Strokes
- low brace
- high brace
- sculling brace
Capsize Recovery
- prevention
- ongoing
contingency planning
- assisted
- solo
- rolling (an
exposure to rolling only)
- managing the
group
- post-rescue
assessment
- use of flares,
emergency equipment and clothing
Equipment
- Coast Guard
Requirements
- paddle design and
styles
- spray skirt
styles, design, and use
- care of equipment
Towing
- pros and cons of
towing
- systems for
towing with one/ two kayaks
- tow rope design
Judgment
and Decision Making
- importance of
forethought
- identification of
factors involved in decisions
- probability and
consequence
- deferring to the
conservative decision
- awareness of
group and environment
- stress as a
factor
Group
Travel
- pod formation and
spacing
- lead and sweep
positions
- group
communication
- travel hazards
- recognizing and
balancing individual strengths and weaknesses
Minimum
Impact Camping
- familiarization
with minimum impact practices
- campsite
selection
- cooking; site,
use of fires
- harvesting
- visual impact
- inter group
etiquette
Pre-Trip
Planning and Contingency Plans
- reviewing medical
and personal information
- route and
schedule planning
- alternative
routes and schedules
- familiarization
with local weather and sea state
- evaluating route
hazards
- assessing food
and equipment
- creating
evacuation plans
- keeping a log
- continual
condition assessment
- reassessment of
pre-trip plans
Campsite Selection
- exposure, access
- drinking water
- size and group
suitability
- minimizing impact
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