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Introduction

Introduction. What is the award? Who is it aimed at? Will it make me a lifeguard? Who am I? Where can it take me?. What modules does it involve?. General Theory & Skills - min. 2hrs Lifesaving - min. 1hr Canoe / Kayak Rescue Skills - min. 2hrs Assessment - approx.. 45mins - 1hr.

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Introduction

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  1. Introduction • What is the award? • Who is it aimed at? • Will it make me a lifeguard? • Who am I? • Where can it take me?

  2. What modules does it involve? • General Theory & Skills - min. 2hrs • Lifesaving - min. 1hr • Canoe / Kayak Rescue Skills - min. 2hrs • Assessment - approx.. 45mins - 1hr

  3. General Theory & Skills 1. Safety Features of Canoes / Kayaks & Other Equipment

  4. Buoyancy fixed foam airbags sealed bulk head Toggles Decklines Footrests Towing systems Key Hole Cockpit Kayaks

  5. Different types of canoe

  6. Different types of kayak 1

  7. Different types of kayak 2

  8. Buoyancy Aids • BCU/ACT Approved • CEN Approved • Helps a person float on the surface • Will NOT Float person “Head Up” • Adds protection • Beware of foam deterioration

  9. Different Types of Buoyancy Aid

  10. Lifejackets • BSI 3595/81 Approved • Two stages of buoyancy • Inherent stage • Inflatable stage • Designed to float an incapacitated person “Head Up” • Can be cumbersome

  11. Different Types of Lifejacket

  12. Spraydecks • Must fit kayak • Release Strap • Neoprene / Nylon • No Holes • Must fit person • Test that you can release it before you get on the water!

  13. Personal Clothing • Insulating Layers • Windproof Layer • Wet v Dry Suits • Footwear • Hats & Gloves

  14. Types of Cags

  15. For the bottom half!

  16. The Great Debate! WetV’sDry

  17. Hats & Gloves

  18. Some different types of Footwear

  19. Helmets • For use in • Whitewater • Surf • Canoe Polo • Snug Fit • Protects Forehead & Temples • Full Face & Face Guards

  20. Throwlines • 8-10mm Floating Rope • Additional Buoyancy in Bag • Clean Rope Principle • Essential on Whitewater • Always carry a knife

  21. Towlines • Must • Have a Quick Release system • be easy to use • incorporate shock-absorption • Can be • Boat mounted • Waist belts • Never use on Whitewater

  22. Waste mounted towing system Sling and karabiner ? Deck mounted towing system Cows Tail ? Different Types of Towing System

  23. Quick release system Tapered end Method of storing the ‘line’ Clip or karabiner Shock absorber Some key features of good towing system

  24. Other Equipment 1 • Spare paddles • Knife (must be easy to open with cold hands) • Paddle park • Repair Kit • First Aid Kit • Spare Clothing & Food • Survival Bags • Whistle & Compass

  25. Other Equipment 2 • Matches • Flask • Flares • Torch • Map • Emergency clothing • W/W Rescue Kit • VHF Radio • Mobile Phone?

  26. Any Questions?

  27. General Theory & Skills 2. Water Hazards

  28. Different Environments • Placid Water • Grade 1 Water • Sheltered Coastal Waters • Estuaries White water, surf beaches and open sea is not included in this award.

  29. Placid Water Hazards • Other Water Users • Locks • Rubbish • Weil’s Disease • Damaged Lifesaving Equipment • Wildlife • Muddy Banks • Bank Protection

  30. Grade One Water Hazards • Currents • Eddies • Rocks, Bridges, Posts, Trees • Weirs • Stoppers • Standing Waves • Other Users

  31. Sheltered Coastal Waters Hazards • Other Users • Rubbish • Wildlife • Pollution • Waves • Tidal Currents • Longshore Drift • Falling Rocks

  32. Estuaries Hazards • Other Users • Currents • Eddies • Rocks, Trees, Buoys, Moored Boats • Weirs • Tidal Flows • Quicksand, Mud

  33. Any Questions?

  34. General Theory & Skills 3. Effects of Different Weather Conditions

  35. Different Weather Conditions - 1 • Sun • Sunburn, sun stroke, dehydration • Cloud • reduces temperature (except at night) • Wind • Wind Chill Factor • Affects water surface • can make paddling difficult

  36. Different Weather Conditions - 2 • Rain • can reduce temperature • affects river levels • demoralising • Fog • difficult to navigate • disorientating • Storms • lightening

  37. Precautions • Wear correct clothing • Check the weather before you set off • Be prepared! • Be aware of time

  38. Sudden Immersion (Vagal Shock) • Affects the part of the brain that controls breathing • Sudden Gasp, Ice cream Headaches • Rapid reduction in body temperature (30 times faster than in air) • Can lead to hypothermia

  39. Prolonged Exposure to the Cold Leads to: • shivering • abnormal behaviour • vague, slow, slurred speech • memory lapses, incoherence • slowing down, stumbling • drowsiness • all signs of hypothermia

  40. Hypothermia - 1 Defined as: • when the core temperature of the body is 35 degrees Celsius or below If not treated: • Death follows within minutes, rather than hours

  41. Hypothermia - 2 The remedy is: • to remove victim from hostile environment • if possible, change into dry clothes - woolly very helpful • place in survival bag • go for help (999) Avoidance is better than cure

  42. Any Questions?

  43. General Theory & Skills 4. Use of Simple Signals

  44. Hand Signals • Enable communication over distance or in noisy environments (i.e.. Rivers) • Must be known by all in the group • Lifeguards all use same basic signals • Requires visual distance

  45. “Come To Me” • One hand held above head

  46. one hand parallel to ground and indicating direction “Proceed in direction indicated”

  47. arms held parallel to ground “Stop”

  48. two hands held above head “Go Back”

  49. One hand raised above head and immediately lowered “Acknowledge”

  50. Any Questions?

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