PHYSICAL EDUCATION

LECTURE 1
BOATING ACTIVIES
ACTIVITIES

CANOEING AND KAYAKING

Sea Kayaking – open waters

Two floating crafts that may take anyone to places in the water that Whitewater Kayaking – whitewater rivers
are even difficult to access by any other means.
Flatwater recreation – gentle paddle down a calm water
Canoe - originated from the Carib word “kenu” which meant dugout.
Originally made from large tree trunks Sailing – fitted with a sail
 Wide open deck
 Canoer sits on a raised seat or kneels Surf kayaking – fitted with a fin, like a surfboard
 Single bladed paddle
Marathon racing – lengthy race down a river
BASIC PARTS OF A CANOE
BASIC EQUIPMENT
Yoke – a beam in the center of a canoe
Thwart – crossbars reinforcing the canoe  Basic floatation device
Gunwale – acts as structural support, defines shape  Helmet
Seat – for paddler at the bow  Appropriate clothing
Stern – rear end  Spray skirt
Bow – front end
 Watter bottle
Kayak - “qajak” meaning “man’s boat” or “hunter’s boat”. For  Whistle
hunting marine life  Compass
 Covered deck  First Aid
 extend legs and are seated low  Flashlight
 Double bladed paddle  Bilge pump
 Distress signal devices
BASIC PARTS OF A KAYAK

Deck – top half

Hull – bottom half HOW DOES ONE START CANOEING AND KAYAKING
Hatch – storage
Cockpit – Opening in the kayaks deck Learning how to get in and out
Footbrace – where feet rest (Getting in canoe and kayak)
 Entering from shore
CHARACTERISTICS  Entering from dock

Length Learn the correct posture

- The distance from the tip of the stern to the tip of the bow
Beam
- The width of the boat and is measured at the widest part
 The first thing to do is to relax
 While seated, lean just slightly forward from the pelvis
 The back should be straight without being forced
 Shoulder should be slightly ahead of hips, head, or neck
 Legs should be slightly bent

Learn the proper way of holding the paddle

Bottom Shape (Canoeing)
 Flat – good stability in calm waters  The T-grip of the paddle should be held by top hand
 Round – designed for speed and efficiency  The bottom hand holds the shaft
 Vee – in between the flat and round bottom design boats (Kayaking)
Profile or Sides  The recommended grip is usually the distance between
 Tumblehome Design – the sides of the boat curve inward as elbows
they come up  The recommended grip is usually the distance between
 Flared Sides – the sides curve outward elbows
 Straight Sides – is a little bit of the two
Paddles - the equipment to maneuver Learn the basics of making the boat move forward
 Tip (Canoeing)
 Blade  Catch – the start of the stroke
 Throat  Power Phase – bottom hand should be pulling while the
 Shaft top arm is pressing down
 Grip  Exit and Recovery – the stroke is finished when body
rotates

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 the torso and the legs will do most of the work
 The shoulder and arms will be used to transfer power

HEALTH RELATED BENEFITS OF PADDLING

 Improved cardiovascular fitness

 Strong muscles and muscular endurance
 Development of the torso and leg strength

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

Know first your skills in swimming and canoeing/kayaking

Avoid paddling alone, far from coastline, in routes of ships
Yield to safety and know where to go in case of emergency
Always wear personal floatation device/safety equipment
Keep hydrated

Check weather conditions

Always plan ahead
Never forget to put your things in waterproof bags
Orientations given by facilitators/leaders are important
Equipment should be tried and always checked

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