covered deck, extended legs and are seated low, double-bladed paddle
A canoe has?
wide open, sits on a raise seat or kneels on the bottom, single-bladed paddle
Canoe is used for?
transporting goods and people
kayak is used for?
hunting marine life
The word "canoe" originated from the Carib word?
kenu
Kenu means?
dugout
canoes were originally made from?
large tree trunks
The more well known version of canoe was introduced by the?
north american indians
The oldest known canoe is?
pesse canoe
Pesse canoe is constructed between?
8200 and 7600 B.C
pesse canoe was found in?
netherlands
kayak comes from the word?
qajak
qajak means?
man's boat/hunter's boat
kayak originated from what tribes?
inuit and aleut
inuit and aleut tribes are from?
arctic north america
The oldest existing kayak are exhibited i?
north america department of the state museum of ethnology in munich
CANOE- a beam in the center of a canoe that allows the canoe to rest on a person's shoulder when portaging?
yoke
CANOE - rear end?
stern
CANOE - crossbars reinforcing the canoe and prevents sides from pulling apart under load?
thwart
CANOE - for paddler at the bow part?
seat
CANOE - acts as structural support and it defines shape of boat?
gunwale
CANOE - front part?
bow
KAYAK - bottom half of the kayak?
hull
KAYAK - found inside where feet rest?
footbrace
KAYAK - covering on the deck where food and gears can be stored?
hatch
KAYAK - opening in the kayak's deck where paddler sits?
cockpit
KAYAK - top half of the kayak?
deck
K?
know first your skills in swimming and canoeing or kayaking
A(1-kayak)?
avoid paddling alone, paddling far from coastline, or paddling in routes of ships
Y?
yield to safety and know where to go in case of emergency
A(2-kayak)?
always wear personal floatation device and other safety equipment
K(2)?
keep hydrated as you will be under the sun
C?
check weather conditions
A(1-canoe)?
always plan ahead. This includes studying the rivers maps ahead of time
N?
never forget to put your things in waterproof bags
O?
orientations given by the facilitators or leaders are important. they tell you the rules and regulations and safety procedures. listen and follow them well.
E?
equipment should be tried and always checked. try on new or unfamiliar things and ask questions on the proper way of using them