NYAA Physical Recreation: Kayaking

12 August 2007
Hours completed: 7 hours
Participants: Yi Wei, Yongwei, Jervin, Chun Yong

On 12 August 2007, we (participants) met up at Water Venture Changi at 9.30 am. We rented three kayaks for the day. Our objectives were to practice our 1 star skills and at the same time, boost our water confidence to prepare ourselves for our 2 star course. We also wanted to accompany Chun Yong in his 1 star course.

After getting into our proper attire, we moved the kayaks to the beach, tested our buoyancy vests and before long, we were kayaking in the murky, salty ocean.

We started off by taking turns to capsize and rescue one another. This allowed us to ensure our safety when we kayak later as we would be able to rescue one another in case the kayak capsizes.

Then, we kayaked around the marked area, practicing the various 1 star skills as we paddled, such as sweep stroke, stern rudder, J-stroke, classic draw and how to recover if we were to lose our balance.

We kayaked and practiced the skills for the whole day before returning home.

FYI:
Jervin capsized once, when practicing rescue.
Yongwei capsized twice, once to practice rescue, and once when he was trying a 2 star skill.
Yi Wei capsized 5 times, twice to practice rescue, once to empty kayak and twice when trying to do a 2 star skill.