Sea Kayak

This page provides an overview of the sea kayak training and certification through the Adventure Sports Center. It includes information and resources that ASC paddlesport instructors can use for Continued Professional Development (CPD) and review skills and knowledge.

Sea Kayaking

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF SEA KAYAKING

Sea Kayak Progression

Adventure Sports Center Programs

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This is a series of short clips from an ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Trip Leader training and assessment that occurred on the mid-coast of Maine in November of 2019.

This is a short video of clips from an ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Trip Leader training and assessment that occurred in Sai Kung area of Hong Kong in February of 2020.

Sea Kayak Resources

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Situational Awareness in Sea Kayaking

This is an academic article that examines the use of a checklist to develop situational awareness in sea kayakers. It highlights decision-making and cognition with their development over time.

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Determinants of Kayak Paddling Performance

This is an academic article examining factors in elite flat-water racing. It provides an overview and evidence on determinants for performance.

OBUSA Sea Kayaking 0804.pdf

Outward Bound Sea Kayaking Manual

This is a structured and detailed layout of teaching and instructing sea kayaking on Outward Bound expeditions. It is generally instructor-centered and approaches teaching skills through information processing theory.

Sea Kayak Video Resources

DISCLAIMER: Equipment and technique change over time, and it is important to stay current and relevant. There is also more than one strategy or approach to conduct skills. Sea and coastal environments are dynamic and require improvisation and in-context adaptations. The Adventure Sports Center selects videos and resources to use for educational purposes ranging from highlighting poor to effective technique.

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