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ACA Level 2 Skills & Level 2 Kayak Award
 ASSESSOR
Basic Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer.
VENUE
Sheltered water, not a swimming pool.
KAYAK & EQUIPMENT
General purpose kayak or sea kayak equipped with suitable floatation,
deck lines and grab loops.
PFD, spray skirt with release strap, paddle, food, drink, spare clothing,
whistle
Clothing suitable for immersion and appropriate to the conditions.
STROKES & MANEUVERS
- LIFTING / CARRYING: good technique with a
variety of options.
- LAUNCHING: low dock/bank entering boat without use
of paddle.
- EFFICIENT FORWARD PADDLING: 200 meter paddle with
reasonable steerage control.
- EFFICIENT REVERSE PADDLING: 50 meter paddle with
reasonable steerage control.
- STOP: stop the kayak from a good speed, forwards
or reverse.
- ROTATE 360º ON THE SPOT: spin kayak using full
forward and reverse sweeps .
- PADDLE A FIGURE OF 8 COURSE: using reasonable steerage
control.
- DRAW SIDEWAYS: move the boat sideways 5 meters using
good directional stability.
- PREVENT CAPSIZE: effective low and high brace, both
sides, with boat off balance to waist.
- RUDDERING: trailing stern rudder to keep the boat
straight at reasonable speed.
- TURNING ON THE MOVE: sweep strokes while underway
to turn boat.
- TURNING ON THE MOVE: sweep followed by a low brace
turn with onside tilt to assist.
- LANDING: at low dock/bank under control without use
of paddle and no damage to boat or bank.
RESCUE & RECOVERY
- WET EXIT: capsize and wet exit with sprayskirt
attached with and without use of grab loop.
- DEEP-WATER RESCUE: assisted drain and re-enter both
as victim and rescuer
- SWIM RESCUE: swim to shore (±25 meter) in
full paddling gear and drain boat
- RAFTING UP: for stability
- PADDLE FLOAT SELF RESCUE: re enter the boat with
the aid of paddlefloat, pump boat, secure skirt.
BEGINNINGS
- SCULLING DRAW: comfort with good paddle articulation.
- ESKIMO RESCUE: assisted recovery as victim and rescuer,
using partners bow or
stern.
- EDGING / BOAT TILT: paddle a circle while edging
both on and offside.
- SCULLING FOR SUPPORT: support from proper blade articulation
and rotation.
KAYAK TRIPPING
ONE DAY TRIP: Show evidence of at least one day trip of at least 5 nautical
miles
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- EQUIPMENT: have a working knowledge of paddling
equipment.
- SAFETY: understand the dangers of kayaking and how
to avoid trouble.
- HYPOTHERMIA / HYPERTHERMIA: understand body heat
control.
- ENVIRONMENT ISSUES: understand ecology, seamanship
and water sense.
- TRIP PLANNING: comfortable in preparing for a short
day trip.
- GROUP AWARENESS: familiar with whistle and paddle
signals and group dynamics.
- GENERAL: familiar with the different disciplines
of paddle sport.
- SECURING BOATS TO RACK: attach kayak to roof rack
using rope and suitable knots.
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