Our Canoeing, Kayaking and Dragon Boat and  sessions are conducted at certified venues, conducted by certified instructors, catering to both introductory lessons as well as those who are advanced sportspersons for example representing school teams.

Kindly contact us via email info@mof.com.sg or whatsapp (click on below) to tailor make a program for you, your company, club or school. We do that weekly at affordable prices for all groups of people! There are basic and advanced programs, small or larger groups, one-off activities or weekly customized programs etc. etc. 

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Contact us at for more information ! The below gives you an idea of what our program will be like!

Some pointers from: https://studylib.net/doc/18908006/level-1–introduction-to-kayaking

The Paddling Environment:

 Wind

 Waves

 Weather

 Water

Personal Preparation:

 Personal ability

 Swimming ability

 Fitness, conditioning, and warm up

 Safe paddle and boat handling

 Safety and rescue considerations

 Personal equipment  

 Judgment. In addition to learning hard skills, the importance of developing personal judgment and group responsibility increases on more difficult paddling venues.

Getting Started:

 Personal Equipment:

 Canoe: types & parts

 Paddle: types, parts, length and hand position

 Life jackets (PFDs): fit and regulations

 Appropriate clothing: comfortable / protective

 Care of equipment

 Additional Personal and Group Equipment:

 Extra paddle, bilge pump, sling, dry bags, maps, water, food, sponge, hat, eyeglass strap,

whistle, foot protections, bug spray, sunscreen, first aid kit and location of equipment.

 Warm up to reduce injury

 Canoe carries

 Loading and unloading, racks, tie down

 Demo using straps or line and knots to secure craft to vehicle

 Launching/landing from land or docks

 Canoe Trim

 Posture, rocking and balance

 Basic Terminology

 Outfitting

 Land & water etiquette

Rescue

All participants are to be asked to demonstrate a controlled capsize and an appropriate rescue.

 Water comfort and confidence

 Controlled capsize / wet exit

 Swim the boat to shore (short distance)

 Emptying a canoe

 Deep water exit / re-entry

 Assisted Rescues

– Reenter & Pump

– T / X-rescue

 Rescue Aides

– Sling

– Heel hook

– Others

Maneuvers:

 Spin: boat pivots in place

 Abeam: boat moves sideways without headway

 Forward: boat goes forward in a reasonably straight line

 Stopping: boat stops within a reasonable distance

Strokes:

 Forward

 Back (stopping)

 Draw

 Sculling draw/brace

 Sweep (including Stern Draw)

 Reverse Sweep

 Rudder

 Low brace to avoid capsize

Conclusion & Wrap Up:

 Group debrief / Individual feedback

 Course limitations

 Importance of First Aid & CPR

 Importance of additional instruction, practice, experience

 Importance of appropriate level of safety & rescue training

 Demo advanced maneuver

 Life sport / Paddling options

 Local paddling groups / Clubs

 Handouts / Reference materials

 ACA Membership forms

 Course evaluation

 Participation cards