New Strokes Video

　 MINIMUM SKILLS INSTRUCTORS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE
STROKES AND SKILLS L1,L2 L3 L4
Forward Touring Straight line Developing Good form Solid use and understanding of general principals
Forward Power fast faster Resulting in a powerful forward stroke. Able to model more than one technique.
Reverse**A kayaks ability to turn or go in a straight line when going backwards depends greatly on the particular kayak design Can paddle in a fairly straight line Controlled reverse in straight line. Reverse figure of eight around stationary objects in moderate wind and/or current. Can counteract turning by using bow rudder
Stopping Stops without falling over Stops from full on in three strokes Controlled yaw stop in 3 strokes
Forward Sweep No edging Turns the boat Good blade and shaft angle, evidence of torso rotation and lower body control Solid use and understanding of general principals, resulting in an efficient turn. Able to model strokes definitively
Forward Sweep With edging N/A Able to hold a constant edge without bobbling; especially on recovery phase Solid use and understanding of general principals, resulting in an efficient turn. Able to model strokes definitively without bobbling; especially on recovery phase
Reverse Sweep No edging Turns the boat Good blade and shaft angle, evidence of torso rotation and lower body control Same as forward sweep – no edging
Reverse Sweep With edging N/A Same as forward sweep -with edging Same as forward sweep -with edging
Draw Stroke In the water recovery Can move the boat sideways without edging Moves boat sideways efficiently and without yaw. Understands and can use edging Solid use and understanding of general principals, resulting in an efficient sideways movement of the boat without yaw
Draw Stroke Out of water recovery Same as above Same as above Same as above
Sculling Draw N/A Moves boat sideways using smooth sculling motion incorporating torso rotation. Understands and can use edging Same as draw
Static or Hanging Draw N/A Yes Solid understanding of general principals resulting in an efficient sideways movement with little or no yaw.
Stern Rudder Turns the boat Able to counter edge and use appropriate blade placement to turn the boat effectively Able to counter edge and use appropriate blade placement to control the boat in mild surf
Bow Rudder N/A Yes Solid use and understanding of general principals resulting in an efficient and balanced turn
Low Brace Able to resist capsize Able to demonstrate proper technique, but may lack consistent timing Able to model effectively especially in a slow and deliberate manner
High Brace N/A Able to resist capsize. Sufficient technique to minimize injury exposure Able to model effectively especially in a slow and deliberate manner
Sculling for support Able to remain upright from off-balance position Able to cover skirt from a high brace sculling position Able to recover from a capsize with sculling brace
Low Brace Turn N/A Able to turn the boat 90 degrees using proper technique Able to turn the boat 90 degrees with water up to waist

　 

RESCUES L1, L2 L3 L4 Advance
Capsize and swim kayak to shore Able to demonstrate and teach swimming kayak and self to shore for a short distance N/A N/A N/A
Re-enter and Pump Able to demonstrate (in applicable kayak) on flat water Able to demonstrate and teach in flat water with timeliness and efficiency Able to demonstrate and teach in open water with timeliness and efficiency Able to make sound judgments about which rescue to use when and how to use it or whether or not to attempt rescues in rough water
Rescue Able to demonstrate (in applicable kayak) on flat water Same as above Same as above
Rescue with stirrup N/A Same as above Same as above
Paddle Float Self Rescue N/A Same as above Same as above
Scoop N/A Same as above Same as above
All-In N/A Same as above Same as above
Bow Rescue Kayak presentation N/A Same as above Same as above
Bow Rescue ?Ĭ Paddle presentation N/A N/A Same as above
Tandem Assisted and Unassisted Able to demonstrate on flat water Same as above Same as above
Capsize and swim (To shore in surf w/ boat) N/A N/A Would allow students to practice if conditions permitted; No greater than 2 ft break.
Towing N/A Able to perform and demonstrate various tows. Should be able to capsize while towing, release tow belt underwater and either roll up or get bow rescue Solid?Ķ.etc. Demonstrates sufficient stamina to tow a victim from harm?Ĵs way in 2 ft seas, no more than a mile from shore Same as OW in rough water.
Rolling None One 2 set-up plus 1 combat or simulated combat (no set-up) Able to roll solidly in rough water conditions
Teaching conditions Able to safely manage a learning experience in Flat water Able to safely manage a learning experience in Flat water; waves less than 1 foot, winds less than 10 knots, within _ mile from shore Able to safely manage a learning experience in Open Water; waves less than 2 foot, winds less than 15 knots, within 1 mile from shore Able to safely manage a learning experience in rough conditions; up to 5 foot seas, 3 foot surf, 25 knot winds, tidal currents to 5 knots
Personal Proficiency conditions Competent up to 1 foot waves, 10 knot winds Competent up to 2 foot waves, 15 knot winds, minimal current Competent up to 5 foot seas, 3 foot surf, 25 knot winds, tidal currents to 3 knots Must be comfortable and competent in conditions above the level of those in which they teach