about kayak...

                      Brief History

• As transportation for eskimo(Inuit)
• Father of kayak (John MacGregor)
• 1865- MacGregor invented kayak, "Rob Roy"
• 1866- first club established in Twickebham, England.
• 1936- kayak finally being introduced in Olympic, Berlin.
• Early 60's, many types of skill were introduced such as kayak polo, surfing and rodeo.

                                                           

                     Types of kayak

                    *  Ottersport (U)

                    *  Slalom (O)

                    *  Mandesta (V)

          Comparison: While Water Kayak and Sea Kayak.

anatomy of Kayak & paddle

paddle

       Shapes of paddle

• feathered
• unfeathered
• asymmetric
• square-ended
• wing
• spooned
• dihedral

Types of paddling

• Forward Paddling
• Backward Paddling
• Sweep paddling

 KAYAKING SAFETY TIPS

• Never boat alone (at least 3 boats)
• know how to swim
• know your ability
• wear your life jackets
• wear your appropriate clothing
• know the river
• Always kneel. Kneeling lowers the centre of gravity
• learn and practice proper techniques under complete supervision