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Paddlesports America
basics of American Paddlesports
Question | Answer |
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Which side is the port side of a kayak/canoe? | The right side |
Where is the stern of a canoe/kayak? | The rear |
Where is the rail of the paddleboard? | side or edge of the board |
Name three basic types of canoes/kayaks | White-water, Recreational, and touring |
Which type of stand-up paddleboard is good for stability and beginners? | All-Around Boards |
Initial/primary stability refers to the paddlecraft's stability when? | it's sitting still |
What are the three basic shapes for the bottom of the hull on canoes/kayaks/paddleboards | Flat, round, and vee |
What are the three common hull materials | Wood, polyethylene, and Polylink3/triple Tough other materials include: Fiberglass, Thermoform/ABS Hulls, Kevlar, and Aluminum |
A feathered kayak paddle has blades that are? | from 0-90 degrees |
When kayaking, what paddle-blade shape best "grabs" the water for more power? | the spoon blade |
what are the two features to consider when selecting a stand-up paddleboard paddle? | consider the weight and length |
The capacity information about the paddlecraft gives the maximum ----- and/or ------- the craft can carry safely in good weather | number of people, weight |
What are the four things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing? | Brief description of the paddlecraft, who will be traveling with you, the destination and route (include expected time of departure and return) and who to contact if you do not return on time. |
True or false, you can use the luggage rack on your car to transport a paddlecraft instead of getting a special carrier rack. | true |
List three tie-down connections for securing a canoe/kayak to a carrier rack | the side of the rack, the bow and front bumper, and the stern and rear bumper |
what are the three things in a pre-departure checklist that you should make sure all paddlers and passengers wear | a life jacket, clothing appropriate for weather, and a hat/helmet |
List three reasons why you should not wear cotton as the first layer of clothing when dressing for a paddlecraft trip | absorbs moisture, slow to dry, and poor heat insulator |
select footwear that does not ------ and does not ------- if you capsize | hinder your swimming, fall off too easily |
give three ways gloves can protect your hands | help prevent blisters, keep hands warm, protect from the sun and rocks |
list two reasons why leashes are important gear for beginning paddleboarders when they fall off the board | it helps your paddleboard from floating away and hitting another person in the water |
what happens when you hold a container between your legs? | it can get in way when you capsize |
Name three maintenance tips for checking the hull while the paddleboard is out of the water | unfinished |
as the operator of a paddlecraft, you are responsible for ensuring that everyone understands ------ and ----- | common rules, communication methods |
when boarding or moving around in a canoe/kayaking, always maintain three what? | unfinished |
You should pack gear into a canoe/kayak ---- you put the boat in the water | unfinished |
for extra stability when you board a canoe from a dock, you can place your paddle ----- and hold onto the paddle as you board | straight across the gunwales |