The classroom course, developed by Coastguard Boating Education, will be run by experienced Sea Kayaker and a Maritime New Zealand Safe Boating Advisor, Ian Calhaem. The course is designed to encourage safe sea kayaking by emphasising the relevance to sea kayakers of knowing basic boating skills, marine safety practices and especially of understanding weather, sea conditions and the maritime environment.
A short course covering sea kayaks, equipment, communication, emergencies, planning, weather, rules, and navigation.
Aim: To gain essential knowledge on sea kayaking and safety.
Duration: 3 Hours.
Qualification: Sea Kayak Certificate.
Modules:
1. Sea Kayaks
- Parts of a kayak
- Capabilities
- Maintenance
- Skills/fitness
2. Equipment
- Essential equipment
- Other equipment
3. Communication
- Communication tools
- Communication practices
4. Emergencies
- Judgement
- Rescues (self & others)
- Calling for assistance
5. Trip Planning
- Planning
- Solo and group paddling
- Leadership
6. Wind, weather forecasts and sea conditions
- Wind
- Marine forecasts
- Weather forecasts
- Hazards
7. Rules and Regulations
- Rules of the road at sea
- Lights
- Regulations
8. Navigation
- Navigating tools and skills
- Sea Kayak navigation
| START DATE |
VENUE |
DAY |
TIMES |
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| 23 September |
Auckland Marine Rescue Centre |
Wednesday x 2 |
7.00pm - 9.00pm
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