Outdoor Education…Character development through the outdoors

Equipment

Parts of a kayak

Spray Skirt

A waterproof deck which is worn like a skirt. The bottom part of the skirt is pulled over the entrance of the cockpit when a person is sitting in the kayak. It is used to keep the water out of the cockpit of the boat and keep individuals dry.

Parts of a paddle

Kayak Clothing and Personal Gear list

When kayaking you will need to wear:

Spray proof jacket (or a rain jacket) with thermal clothing (i.e. polypropeylene) or a Wetsuit
Footwear (old shoes or neoprene booties)
Sun screen

You may also need:

Wool/fleece beanie
Sunglasses
Communication device i.e. mirror, whistle, torch, flare, cell phone (in waterproof bag)
Tow rope
Compass
Map or GPS
Knife
Survival kit
First aid kit
Water bottle
Food
Map and guidebook

Always be prepared for the worst possible weather!

TASK: Kayaking Expenses

Browse through www.canoeandkayak.co.nz and note down the following expenses:

1. Find the cheapest whitewater kayak

What is it recommended for?
What is it made out of?
How much does it cost?
What are the dimensions?

2. Now find the most expensive whitewater kayak

Most expensive kayak:

What is it recommended for?
What is it made out of?
How much does it cost?
What are the dimensions?

3. How much does a buoyancy aid cost?

4. How much does a paddle cost?

5. How much does a throw bag cost?

6. How much does a helmet cost?

7. How much does a spray skirt cost?

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