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Kayaking Techniques Flow Chart - Coggle Diagram
Kayaking Techniques Flow Chart
Equipment Needed
Kayak
Sit-on-top
Sit-inside
Paddle (Double-bladed)
PFD (Personal Flotation Device / Life Jacket)
Spray Skirt (Optional, for sit-inside kayaks)
2. Key Paddling Techniques
Holding the Paddle
Knuckles aligned with blade top
Hands shoulder-width apart
Forward Stroke
Catch: Enter water near toes
Power Phase: Rotate torso & pull blade back
Exit: Lift blade out at hip level
Reverse Stroke
Push water forward to slow down or move backward
Turning Strokes
Sweep Stroke : Wide arc from bow to stern
Draw Stroke : Pull paddle sideways toward hip
3. Essential Safety Rules
Always wear a PFD
Check weather & water conditions
Never kayak alone
4. Getting Started & Self-Rescue
Practice entry & exit from shore/dock
Learn wet exit & self-rescue techniques