Lesson 1: Sea Kayaking
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will understand the concept of secondary stability while in a kayak.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of a boats center of gravity.
Why is it important to choose the right kayak for different types of paddling?
Why is it necessary to know how to use a paddle float?
Paddle Float
Cockpit
Gunwales
Deck
Perpendicular
Weathercocking
1.12.3 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of outdoor pursuits.
3.12.3 Encourages and supports others through their interactions in a physical activity setting.
NA
DOK 3 & 4
Reasoning
Paddlers need to know how wind and currents can effect a kayak.
Knowing how to self-rescue can help avoid the need to call for professional help and avoid injury.
There is no need to know how to get back in a kayak because flipping is never going to happen.
You can always swim back to the beach if you flip.
Various boats to meet the skill level of the students.
Modeling
Breaking down each skill into parts.
Students will perform a wet exit.
Students will perform a self-rescue using a paddle float.
Students will demonstrate how to scull while using secondary stability.
Touring kayak
Paddles
Paddle float
Spray skirt
Mask