3 Star Quiz :- Number 2

 

Equipment

What are the three main categories of sea kayaks?

What are the main disadvantages of nylon spraydecks?

 

Safety

What information should you give HM Coastguard prior to each trip?

What is the purpose of white flares?

Hypothermia / First Aid

What should you always dress for?

What is the ABC sequence of resuscitation?

Access

Who is the current SCA Access officer?

What is the BCU's policy regarding Access?

Environment

Why should seal colonies be avoided in September?

Which birds are most likely to panic when you approach a cave?

Planning

What speed can be reasonably attained by a sea kayak?

How can paddling style affect enjoyment?

General

What is the Beaufort scale?

What is a weather shore?

Group Awareness

How would you raise the alarm if you were paddling at the back of a group and the person ahead of you capsized?

What is a "tail end Charlie"?

Map & Compass

 What is a compass useful for?

 

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