3 Star Quiz :- Number 5
Equipment
Name two types of expedition sea kayaks.
What are the main disadvantages of wearing a drytop?
Safety
Once underway, when should the group contact the Coastguard?
How should a shipping lane be crossed?
Hypothermia / First Aid
What are the signs that someone is becoming hypothermic?
What are the three main types of Hypothermia?
When paddling inland, can you launch and land wherever you wish?
Do Harbour Authorities have the right to charge you for launching/landing?
Environment
What is the most pleasurable wildlife encounter you have had whilst paddling?
What is the most distressing wildlife encounter you have had whilst paddling?
What questions should trip leaders be asked about day trips?
What are the two main paddling styles?
General
What affects wave heights?
What sea area covers Shetland?
Group Awareness
What speed should you aim to travel at?
What is a "Duty of Care"?
Map & Compass
How accurate do you expect your compass to be?
What do you have to remember to add to the map bearing to get a compass course to steer?
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