3 Star Quiz :- Number 1

Equipment

What are the main advantages of wearing a drytop?

What are the main disadvantages of roto-moulded polyethylene kayaks?

Safety

Who should be aware of each sea journeying trip?

Are paddlers bound by the "Rules of the Road"?

Hypothermia

What is normal body temperature?

What factors influence susceptibility to hypothermia?

Access

Can you paddle wherever you wish?

Why is it important to check the Access status and act on the advice given?

How can you avoid disturbing nesting birds?

What is the purpose of the Canoeists Code of Conduct?

What affects a kayak's speed?

What is the difference between paddling styles?

General

Is the fetch greater for an offshore wind or an onshore wind?

What is the main aim of the BCU?

Group Awareness

What is the "buddy" system?

Whose responsibility is it to gauge the distance between group members?

Map & Compass

What is the main difference between a chart and a map?