Sit on Top Kayaks Skills Course
Rob Howard / 01.04.2011

During the day participants will learn a range of basic skills and techniques including;
* Lifting, loading, carrying, launching & landing
* Appropriate clothing and safety equipment
* Efficient forward and reverse paddling
* Turning, both static and on the move
* Preventing a capsize
* Moving the boat sideways
* Capsize drill and re-entry on craft
* A planned journey on the lake
* Theory - access, first aid, hypothermia, scenarios.
This course is designed to give the participant greater understanding of fundamental skills of sit on top kayaking as well as safety considerations for the sport. Details are as follows;
<b>Course location</b> - Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor
<b>Time</b> - 10-3
<b>Kit included</b> - wetsuits, bouyancy aids, helmets. Sit on top kayaks (£10 hire charge)
<b>Cost</b> - £50 pp
<b>Minimum age</b> - 16 (must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian)
For more information contact info@exmooradventures.co.uk or <a href="#" onClick="javascript:newsitewindow('http://www.activeexmoor.com/site/whats-on-diary/sit-on-top-kayak-skills-and-safety-course-p1200493')" class="main">click here</a>.

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