•Activities for Kayaks or Canoes

Question 1

6 Activities for Kayaks or Canoes

Answer 1

• Sea kayaking
• Whitewater kayaking or canoeing
• Flatwater recreation
• Sailing
• Surf kayaking
• Marathon racing

Question 2

●is done in open waters such as the ocean or the lake. Kayaks may be a sit-on-top or decked design.

Answer 2

Sea kayaking

Question 3

● is paddling down the whitewater rivers. A flat-bottomed boat will help the boat spin on the water and take on the rapids for practicing various maneuvers. The rounded bottom will involve paddling downriver from one point to a different point usually a distance of several miles.

Answer 3

Whitewater kayaking or canoeing

Question 4

●is relaxing canoeing or kayaking where you can take a gentle paddle down a calm river, ocean, or lake to do some sightseeing.

Answer 4

Flatwater recreation

Question 5

●is where the canoe or kayak is fitted with a sail.

Answer 5

Sailing

Question 6

is where the kayak is typically fitted with a fin, rather like a surfboard.

Answer 6

Surf kayaking

Question 7

● is a lengthy race down a river using the kayak or canoe.

Answer 7

Marathon racing

Question 7

10 Other Equipment Needed for Kayaking or Canoeing

Answer 7

• personal flotation device (PFD)
• helmet
• Wetsuits or nylon- coated jackets and pants
• Footwear
• water bottle
• Extra clothes and energy food
• Protective gears
• Whistle
• First aid kit and duct tape
• Spray skirt

Question 8

● such as a life vest or jacket, will help one to be afloat in case the boat capsizes.

Answer 8

personal flotation device (PFD)

Question 9

●that protects the head especially when paddling in a rocky area.

Answer 9

helmet

Question 10

●he appropriate clothing depending on the air and water temperature. ————— are recommended for cold water.

Answer 10

Wetsuits or nylon- coated jackets and pants

Question 11

●should be lightweight canvas shoes or sturdy river sandals.

Answer 11

Footwear

Question 12

●for rehydrating oneself. It should have a short string or rope so it can be clipped or tied to the boat securely and will also remain with the boat even when the boat capsizes (not becoming a liter in the river).

Answer 12

water bottle

Question 13

● placed in the dry or waterproof bag.

Answer 13

Extra clothes and energy food

Question 14

gears from the sun such as sunscreen or hats

Answer 14

Protective gears

Question 15

to call on for emergencies.

Answer 15

Whistle

Question 16

used for emergency situations

Answer 16

First aid kit and duct tape

Question 17

used (for kayaking)

Answer 17

Spray skirt

Question 18

Sea kayaking requires more specific extra equipment as it is done in the open waters. These equipment are as follows:

Answer 18

*a waterproof torch that floats
*bilge pump and bailing device
*distress signal devices such as orange smoke sticks and red flares
*compass
*spare paddle

Question 19

what are the 4 levels of shoreline conditions

Answer 19

• Novice conditions (Minimal Risk)
• Beginner conditions (Low Risk)
• Intermediate conditions (Moderate Risk)
• Advance conditions (Considerable Risk)

Question 20

what kind of shoreline condition has these wind levels, sea states and waves, ad length of Open-water crossing?

• has calm wind (less than 8 knots)
• calm to rippled
• travel along the shore with many easy landing areas

Answer 20

Novice conditions (Minimal Risk)

Question 21

what kind of shoreline condition has these wind levels, sea states and waves, ad length of Open-water crossing?

• light winds (0-11 knots)
• calm to light chop
• short open crossing legs than 1.5 nautical miles (nmi.); many easy landing areas

Answer 21

Beginner Conditions (Low Risk)

Question 22

what kind of shoreline condition has these wind levels, sea states and waves, ad length of Open-water crossing?

• Moderate winds (12-19 knots)
• Moderate with wind waves near 0.5 meters
• Open water crossings less than 5 nmi; Intermittent landing areas

Answer 22

Intermediate Conditions (Moderate Risk)

Question 23

what kind of shoreline condition has these wind levels, sea states and waves, ad length of Open-water crossing?

• strong winds (near 20 knots)
• rough sea state, wind waves near 1 meter and tide rips greater than 3 knots
• open water crossings greater than 5 nmi with infrequent landing areas and some with difficult landing sites

Answer 23

Advance Conditions (Considerable Risk)

Question 24

an international system used to rate the difficulty of a stretch of river or a single rapid in America.

Answer 24

The International Scale of River Difficulty

Question 25

what are the 6 classifications of the International Scale of RIver Difficulty

Answer 25

Class I Rapids: Easy Class II Rapids: Novice Class III: Intermediate Class IV: Advanced Class V: Expert Class VI: Extreme and Explanatory Rapids

Question 26

what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to? / Moderate to fast-moving water / Waves and riffles are small / Passages clear or few but obvious obstructions / Little maneuvering is needed / Minimal risk to swimmers / Rescue is easy

Answer 26

Class I Rapids: Easy

Question 27

what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to? / Easy rapids / Wide channels with some obstacles but are esialy missed / Medium-sized waves / Sometimes maneuvering may be required / Rarely swimmers are injured / Rescue is easy

Answer 27

Class II Rapids: Novice

Question 28

what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to? / Moderate rapids, strong current / Waves are bigger and may swamp an open canoe, but it comes / Irregularly / Obstacles require complex maneuvers / Narrow passages are generally straightforward / Scouting is recommended / Self-rescue is still manageable , but group help may be needed / Big splashes

Answer 28

Class III Rapids: Intermediate

Question 29

what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to? / Long powerful, and strong rapids requiring accurate handling of the boat / Passages are constricted by obstacles / Precise maneuvering skills / Scouting is necessary / Moderate to high risk of injury to swimmers / Self-rescue is difficult / Group assitance is necessary but must possess rescue skills / Eskimo roll is recommended

Answer 29

Class IV: Advanced

Question 30

what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to? / Long, obstructed, and very violent rapids / Massive waves often following one after the other / Big drop, extremely congested channels / Requires high level of maneuveribg skills / Scouting is mandatory but difficult / Dangerous for swimming and difficult for rescue

Answer 30

Class V: Expert

Question 31

what classification in the International Scale of River Difficulty does these descriptions belong to? / Almost never been attempted / Extremely difficult, unpredictable, and a life hazard Rescue may be close to impossible

Answer 31

Class VI: Extreme and Exploratory Rapids

Question 32

In the Philippines, -------------- has an overall classification of Class III, with Class IV rapids in some parts

Answer 32

Cagayan de Oro River

Question 33

it can be located in the province of Kalinga has Class III, IV, and V rapids.

Answer 33

Chico River

Question 34

are activities that can range from low to high-intensity levels of activity.

Answer 34

Canoeing and kayaking

Question 35

when canoeing or kayaking this acitivity will work out the muscles and the heart and thus will improve one’s aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility.

Answer 35

Paddling

Question 36

3 Specific Health Benefits of Paddling

Answer 36

*improved cardiovascular fitness *stronger muscles and muscular endurance particularly in the back, arms, shoulders, and chest as these are the main muscles involved in paddling *development of the torso and leg strength as the strength to power a canoe or kayak comes mainly from rotating the torso and applying pressure with your legs