2. At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
● Explain the difference between canoe and
kayaks; and
● Describe the activities that can be done in
canoeing and kayaking.
OBJECTIVES
4. CANOE
• The emergence of the word “canoe”
occurs from the Carib and the word
“kenu” has the literal meaning of dugout.
• Originally, the canoe is composed of
massive trunks of trees. For months, the
trunks had dried, and then the medium
portion had been burnt. After that the
burned section of shells had been
scraped clean.
5.
6. KAYAK
• A small, light, narrow boat, pointed
at both ends, with a covering over
the top, which is moved by using a
paddle
9. 01
As with boats,
paddles are also
available in various
types. Choosing the
paddle type depends
on the
characteristics and
physique of a
person, boat size,
and choice for
stroking.
02
Longer kayaks
and larger
paddles are
required
03
A shorter,
lighter paddle is
better if a
person has a
slender
physique, so he
or she does not
over-exert
themselves.
TIPS ON HOW TO CHOOSE A PADDLE
10. 04
The canoe
paddle is also
measured
while standing.
Place the
paddle
vertically
05
Wider blades
will speed you
up but they
will give more
resistance and
hence great
pressure is
required.
06
Curved
blades
boost each
stroke's
strength.
TIPS ON HOW TO CHOOSE A PADDLE
15. Activities Kayaks
or Canoes
Sea kayaking takes
place in clear
waters, like the sea
or the bay. Sit-on-
top or decked
designs are used in
kayaks.
16.
17. Activities Kayaks
or Canoes
The stream is paddled by
white water kayaking or
canoeing. A flatboat helps
the boat to spin across
the sea and to take the
quickest maneuvers.
18.
19. Activities Kayaks
or Canoes
Flatwater fun is a comfortable
canoe or kayak where you
can enjoy a relaxed paddle
on the quiet shore, ocean, or
lake and enjoy bird watching
or sight-seeing.
28. Activities Kayaks
or Canoes
A PFD is a personal
floatation device like a
life belt or jacket, which
can help you float
while the boat is
capsizing.
30. Activities Kayaks
or Canoes
Air and water-temperature-
based suitable garments. For
cold water, it is advised to go
for wet suits or lined nylon
coats and trousers. Footwear
must be lightweight canvas
shoes or robust sandals on
the river.
31. Activities Kayaks
or Canoes
A rehydration water bottle.
It has a short string or a
seam such that it can be
firmly cut and stuck to the
boat, especially when the
boat is capsized.
38. Level: Novice conditions
(minimal risk)
Wind (knot = one nautical
mile (1.852 km)/ hour):Calm
wind (less than 8 knots)
Sea State and Waves :
Calm to rippled
Length of Open- Water
Crossing: Search the easy
landing areas and go back
to the shore.
39. Level: Beginner conditions
(low risk)
Wind (knot = one nautical
mile (1.852 km)/ hour):light
winds (0–11 knots)
Sea State and Waves : calm
to light chop
Length of Open- Water
Crossing: A short nautical
miles (mi) open crossing;
several fast
landings.
40. Level: Intermediate
conditions (moderate risk)
Wind (knot = one nautical
mile (1.852 km)/
hour):moderate winds (12–
19 knots)
Sea State and Waves :
moderate with wind waves
near 0.5
Length of Open- Water
Crossing: meters Crossings
of open water under 5 mi;
intermittent landing areas.
41. Level: Advance conditions
(considerable risk)
Wind (knot = one nautical mile
(1.852 km)/ hour):strong winds
(near 20 knots) Sea State and
Waves : sea condition is rough,
wind waves near 1 meter and
tide rips greater than 3 knots
Length of Open- Water
Crossing: Open crossings with
scarce landing areas and others
with challenging landing sites
greater than 5 nm.
