Guinarona National high School buoyancy, the natives placed air-filled bladders of the

Paraiso Dagami, Leyte seal in the vessels.

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The oldest existing kayaks are exhibited in North
Lesson 2 Aquatic Activities - America Department of the state museum of
Kayaking and Canoeing ethnology in Munich.

What is the difference between kayaks and

canoes? What are the basic parts of the kayak and canoe?

Historically, there are Basic parts of

some similarities and a Canoe:
differences in terms of Yoke – a beam
the kayak and canoes, in the center
function and in how of a canoe that
they are built. In the allows the
early days, both boats canoe to rest
were constructed and used for the day-to-day on a person’s shoulder when portaging.
economic needs, the canoe for transporting goods Thwart – crossbars reinforcing the canoe and
and people and the kayak for hunting marine life. The prevents sides from pulling apart under load.
materials used in the original boats also had the same Stern – rear end.
source, that is, their most immediate environment. Gunwale – acts as structural support and it defines
shape of boat.
The word “canoe” originated from the Carid
Bow – front part.
word “kenu” which meant dugout. Canoes were
Seat – for paddler at the bow (if in tandem).
originally made from large tree trunks. The trunks
were dried for months, and then the middle part was Paddles are the equipment
burned. After which, the whole process took “one used to maneuver the boat.
moon” or 28 days. The more well-known version of Single-bladed paddles are
the canoe was introduced by the North American usually used for canoes and
Indians where the frame was built from wooden ribs. double-bladed paddle are for
The frame was covered with the lightweight bark of kayak. They are placed in the
birch trees and sometimes elm or cedar tree, water as one move the boat.
whichever was more available to them. The birch tree
was the better choice though because it was Just like the boats, paddles also come in different
lightweight and smooth and most importantly, it was kinds according to use. Choosing what kind of
resilient and contained waterproofing qualities. paddle depends on one’s physique, the size of the
boat, and stroking preference.
The oldest known canoe, Pesse Canoe, believed
to be constructed between 8200 and 7600 B.C. was
found in the Netherlands.
BasicParts of a :
Kayaks or “qajak,” meaning “man’s
boat” or “hunter’s boat” originated from the COCKPI - Opening in the kayak’s
Inuit and Aleut tribes of Arctic North deck where the paddler seat.
America. Interestingly, the early kayaks
were very individualized as each kayak was DEC- Top half of the
crafted by the user, basing the
measurement to the frame of his body
and not on any standard. Building the HATC- Covering FOOTBRAC - Found
kayak was also a joint effort of the man on the deck where inside where feet
food and gears can
and his wife. The man builds the frame be ore
from wood or from whalebone How does one
skeleton and it was the wife’s job to HUL- Bottom start the
stitch the seal used to cover the frame. Whale fats half of the canoeing and kayaking adventure?
were used to waterproof the boat. To improve kaya
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First, Learn How to Get In and Out of the Boats
For first timers, getting on a canoe or a kayak on
the water can be quite challenging. The boat may rock
and cause some tilting when entering the boat.
Therefore, balance is important when
entering the boat.
Getting in a kayak:
a. Entering from the dock
Make sure that paddle is within reach.
Keep in mind that weight should be at the
centreline, otherwise the kayak will tip.
First, hold the back of the cockpit coaming
and feet should be planted near the
centreline. Then, lift self, with the weight
mainly supported by hand, and move bottom
to cockpit.
b. Getting from the shore
Put the paddle right behind the cockpit
coaming and the other end against a rock
(improvise if there is no rock, like using the
paddle to get support from bottom). Take
firm hold from the back of cockpit coaming
with the paddle held between thumb and the
coaming, while the other hand is keeping the
paddle fixed on the rock. Sit carefully over
the coaming, keeping the body weight on the
feet. Lift one foot inside the cockpit.
Remember to keep the balance. Getting out
of the kayak is done in the same way but in
opposite order.
Getting in a canoe:
a. Entering from the shore (Tandem Canoe)
Put paddle in the end of the boat. Slide
part of the boat in the water, and then hold
the boat so it will not float away. The person
who will be seated on the bow part enters
the boat first. That person should carefully
walk down the center of canoe, while holding
the gunwales.
b. Entering from the dock
When entering from the dock, the same
is basically done. However, it will be best to
keep the boat parallel or horizontal to the
dock. Get in the boat one at a time, taking
turns in holding the boat steadily.
Remember to always put the paddle in the
end of the canoe within reach. Reverse the
order in getting out.
Second, learn the correct posture
In canoeing
The first thing to do is to relax, this
way the muscles will not be too tight.
While seated, lean just slightly forward
(around 5-8 degrees only) from the pelvis.
The back should be straight without being
forced. Shoulder should be slightly ahead of
hips, head, or neck. The legs should be
slightly bent, just enough so that you cannot
push legs straight without moving on the
seat. Too much leaning forward restricts
lung capacity.
In kayaking
Good posture is key if one want to use
the body efficiently. Do not lean on the
backrest but just sit straight and relax the
shoulder, opening the chest for ease in
breathing. Keep legs together and feet
against the footpegs. Adjust footpegs making
sure that the knees can bend slightly and
spread and press against the kayak for extra
balance if necessary. Keeping legs together
allows better torso rotation and more
efficient paddling.
Third, Learn the Proper Way of Holding
the Paddle
In canoeing
Holding the paddle incorrectly cause
loss of power during forward stroke and puts
the paddler’s body in an awkward position.
Canoe paddle has only one blade. The T-grip
of the paddle should be held by top hand
with full palms covering it (not holding it
around). Top hand is the hand that is higher
(it may be your left or right hand). The
bottom hand holds the shaft (not the throat)
of the paddle in about an arm’s length down
from the other hand. The bottom hand,
which holds the canoe paddle, generates the
most power while the upper arm and grip
create the balance and the accuracy of the
stroke.
In kayaking
The recommended grip is usually the
distance between the two elbows. Hold the
paddle above and center over the head.
Adjust your hands so that your elbows are at
right angle (see figure 8.2).
The blade has two faces. The front has
a cup-like shape that is also referred to as
the power since it creates power to move the
kayak. The other side is the back face
There are paddles for left-handed and
right-handed paddlers. For instance, assume
that one uses a right-handed feather paddle.
In kayaking, “right hand fixed left hand
loose” technique is applied in using the
paddle for stroke, recoveries, and
maneuvers. This means that the right hand
is your control hand, where your grip is fixed
and does not change during the stroke. Your
left hand should grasp the paddle shaft
loosely. This is to allow the right hand to
twist the paddle to desired angles for
turning, bracing, or rolling. Do not hold
paddle too tight; it will tire the hands
quickly.
Fourth, Let Us Learn the Basics of Making
the Boat Move Forward
There are many strokes in paddling,
but for the purpose of knowing the basic,
this discussion will focus on one stroke
which is the forward stroke.
In Canoeing
Paddling forward is the most basic and
important stroke as this will bring you to
places. The forward paddling in canoeing is
described in three phases: the catch, power
phase, and exit and recovery.
Catch
This is the start of the stroke where the
blade enters the water. It is important to
know that the shoulder is used, not the
elbow, as the axis of movement. The bottom
hand (the one holding the shaft) should be
positioned at the correct angle, see figure
8.3. notice the top arm in the same figure, it
should be at the level of the shoulder bent
slightly and not in front of the face or chest.
The position should also be over the water
on the paddling side, not over the canoe
(figure 8.4.) the position of the trunk should
be slightly forward (around 80 degrees), but
one should still feel he or she is still seated
perfectly erect. Excessive leaning will wear
out the paddler faster as he/she is fighting
gravity’s pull and slouching will make it
difficult to use strength in the shoulders
effectively.
Power Phase
A strong stroke is what will actually
move the boat forward. In this phase, the
bottom hand should be pulling while the top
arm is pressing down slightly forward, the
torso rotates, thus the paddle-side shoulder
forward as the paddle enters the water.
Simultaneously, the blade is planted in the
water up to the blade or shaft intersection.
The blade should be completely immersed at
right angel to the direction of travel (see
figure 8.5). this is what they call “squaring
the blade.” if the angle is wrong, the blade
will slide sideways. Remember, the paddler
is moving the boat and not the water. Think
as if the blade is being fixed in the water and
the paddler pulls the boat past it. While
doing this, the blade should be kept close to
the boat, where the inside edge of the blade
is still touching the side of the canoe. The
stroke ends when the torso, rotation brings
the paddle back to the hip. From the catch
phase to the power phase stroke, the toes,
leg, hip, torso, and shoulder all work
smoothly together and in coordination.
Exit and Recovery
The stroke is finished when body
rotation is complete. At exit, the blade moves
out of the water to the side. The top hand is
still high and the bottom elbow is bent to lift
the blade. Take blade forward for the next
stroke. The blade should be kept close to the
water to avoid catching the wind.
In Kayaking
In kayaking, the torso and legs will do
most of the work. The shoulder and arms
will be used to transfer power. Just like in
canoeing, one paddles by rotating the torso
while keeping the arms straight.
To start paddling, make sure that the
front part or pawer face of the blade is facing
front. Place the blade in the water, close to
the feet and to the kayak’s waterline. The
lower arm should be almost straight. The
upper arm should be slightly bent, such that
the upper wrist comes a bit closer paddler’s
eye. Press the stoke-side foot firmly against
the foot peg. Sink the blade into the water.
Using the muscles of the torso, get more
power at the beginning of the stroke where
paddle has just entered the water. Then,
lessen power at the end.
Keep the upper arm relaxed and hold
the paddle loosely do muscles can rest. Keep
the upper hand at about an eye level and
allow it to move across the body and to keep
the paddle vertical. After the stroke, move
the blade out of the water and prepare for
the next stoke.
What are the health related benefits of
paddling?
Canoeing and kayaking are activities that
can range from low to high intensity levels of
activity. Paddling will work out the muscles
and the heart and thus will improve one’s
aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility.
Specific health benefits include:
Improve cardiovascular fitness
Stronger muscles and muscular endurance
particularly in the backs, arms shoulders,
and chest as these are the main muscles
involved in paddling
Development of the torso and leg strength as
the strength to power a canoe or kayak
comes mainly from rotating the torso and
applying pressure with your legs
What’s More
Learning task 3. Difference between Kayak and
Canoe
Directions: Compare the two floating crafts: Kayak
and Canoe. Write the information that is the same
about both items in the overlapping part of the
circles. Write the information that is different about
each item in the parts of the circles that do not
overlap. Use the Venn diagram to write your answer. Rubric for Drawing
Learning Task 3: PARTS OF CANOE AND KAYAK

Direction: Fill in the crossword puzzle with the words

missing from the sentences below. Match the number
of the given dues to the boxes placed across or down
the grid.

Across
2 covering on the deck
4 crossbars reinforcing the canoe
6 it is where feet rest (2 words)
8 top half of kayak
10 a beam in the center of canoe

Down
1 structural support
3 opening in the kayak's deck
5 width of the boat
7 covered deck
9 front part of canoe

What I Can Do
Learning Task 4: MY BUCKET LIST
1. Think of one or more aquatic activities that you
dream of doing with your love ones (family or
friends) when the pandemic is over.

2. Draw it in one (1) whole bond paper. Make your

drawing colourful.

3. Write your reflection below your drawing

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