3 Star Quiz :- Number 5
Equipment
Name two types of expedition sea kayaks.
Nordkapp, Aquila, Viviane, Orion, Sirius, Buccaneer , etc.
What are the main disadvantages of wearing a drytop?
They are expensive and the paddler can overheat quickly.
Safety
Once underway, when should the group contact the Coastguard?
When the itinerary changes, once safely ashore and in the event of an emergency.
How should a shipping lane be crossed?
At rightangles, as a group, as quickly as possible
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Hypothermia / First Aid
What are the signs that someone is becoming hypothermic?
Collapse, unconsciousness
What are the three main types of Hypothermia?
Acute ( Immersion)
Sub Acute ( Exhaustion)
Chronic
When paddling inland, can you launch and land wherever you wish?
No. Contact the Local Access Officer for more information.
Do Harbour Authorities have the right to charge you for launching/landing?
Yes, if it is written in their Bylaws.
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?
Location, time on water, weather, paddling style, ability level.
What are the two main paddling styles?
Cave/rock hopping and distance paddling
.General
What affects wave heights?
Wind, fetch, current , tide & depth of water.
What sea area covers Shetland?
Fair Isle.
Group Awareness
What speed should you aim to travel at?
The speed of the slowest paddler.
What is a "Duty of Care"?
We are all legally duty-bound not to injure others through negligence or omissions.
Map & Compass
How accurate do you expect your compass to be?
About 5 to 10 degrees
What do you have to remember to add to the map bearing to get a compass course to steer?
Variation - add if West, subtract if East. The OS Landranger Sheet 4 gives a variation for the Shetland South Mainland of 05degrees 52 minutes west for July 2000.
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