1. Kayaking

2. Types

3. Care
Cleanliness
Storage
Transporting
Use
Equipment

4. Choosing a Paddle

5. Choosing a Paddle

6. Choosing a life jacket Proper care and condition Approved Proper size
Always on and strapped

7. Choosing a life jacket
It will help keep your head above the water. Too big, and the life jacket will ride up around your face. Too small, it will not be able to keep your body afloat.
Life jackets designed for adults will not work for children!
Check the size
Do the “Arms Up Test”

8. Safety Buddy System Fitness & Ability must be right for the challenge
Weather
First Aid readiness

9. Entering a Kayak

10. The Strokes Dipped part of the paddle goes towards the riverbed
Pull Wide for stability, narrow for power
Recovery is parallel to the surface and above the surface
A J-Stroke can be used to steer with minimal effort

11. Self Rescue