Assessor Resource
SISOKYS003
Paddle a sea kayak in exposed coastal waters
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to paddle a sea kayak as part of a group in exposed coastal waters, and according to planned courses. It requires the ability to self-rescue from a capsize and to rescue others in deep water.
This unit provides skills to paddle in exposed coastal waters defined as areas of exposed coastline with surf but without overfalls and tidal races present.
Water would feature breaking white capping waves up to 1.0 metre and difficult landings may be involved. Paddlers at this level can paddle in fresh winds of 17-21 knots (Beaufort Scale).
It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, who use these skills when leading participants during sea kayaking activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units.
This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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