The History and Introduction of Kayaking PDF

THE HISTORY OF KAYAKING BDY543 – AS255 Overview of Kayaking Early kayaks varied in design across part of the world. Kayak originated as a means of transportation for native hunters, travellers, warriors, and traders. First kayak were created in the Arctic region by...

THE HISTORY OF KAYAKING BDY543 – AS255 Overview of Kayaking Early kayaks varied in design across part of the world. Kayak originated as a means of transportation for native hunters, travellers, warriors, and traders. First kayak were created in the Arctic region by the Inuit people. Used primarily for hunting and fishing. Made with wooden wood frames and covered with sealskin. Father of Modern Kayak John Mac Gregor has given new life to the kayak activity. Previous history, kayak was used as a transportation but now includes broader aspects of sports, leisure and education. John Mac Gregor known as a father of modern kayak He was a British seaman of the Scott Nation. His travels around the world have provided him with many experiences. Eskimo role techniques discover by John Mac Gregor. In 1865, he built a modern kayak based on the kayak he saw in the Arctic, it called as a Rob Roy. From 1865 to 1867 he explored European rivers using this kayak. The History of Kayak in Malaysia In Malaysia, the history of kayak activities has begun much earlier as the main transport. Early inhabitants who lived in tropical forests used logs as a mode of transport known as kolek, perahu and sampan in Malaysia. In 60’s and kayak was introduced by the British navy based in Woodlands, Singapore. Kayaking activities expanded throughout the country with the help of KBS and MASCA. Its development includes kayaking around Peninsular Malaysia and beyond. The Canoe The Kayak Origin from the Indians of North Eskimo people America. Made with a bone or wooden frame Made from a timber frame covered in over which animal skins. one of a variety of barks. Small hole being left as a cockpit to Paddlers either kneels or half – kneels closed design covered. and half – sits on a supporting seat. Handling via double blade paddles. Only one blade paddle. Knowns as Canadian canoes.  On 19 January 1924 the Internationale Repräsentantenschaft Kanusport (IRK) was formed in Copenhagen, Denmark, it became the ICF in 1946. International The purpose of the organisation was defined as follows: Canoe 1) To form a link between the Canoeing Associations of the various countries. Federation 2) To organise international competitions in paddling and sailing, once a year, and alternately in the various countries. 3) To promote and foster foreign touring through production of appropriate river (ICF) guides, and through the provision of information on accommodation and places of interest. 4) To introduce internationally recognised symbols for rivers, on maps in order to facilitate touring. 5) To exchange information by making the various national publications on Canoeing mutually available: through the preparation of lectures and speakers, films and photographs, as well as through correspondence. Where to Kayak Lake Inlets & Quiet Water Gently Moving Open Lakes & Seas Whitewater Outlets (Novice to (Novice) Water (Novice) (advanced) (Advanced) Advance) Pond, reservoir lake Slow moving rivers, The marshy areas, Large and open Rivers, creaks and Safest route along canals, large shallow water and stretch of water canals are subject the shoreline streams or creeks narrow waterways Exposed to wind are to change as water Protected Little or no current / subject to waves levels rise and falls shoreline, sheltered no riffles or rapids with change of from wind and season and restrictions on precipitation motorboat traffic Paddling Venue Resources Be smart and check with local guide and expert Retailers, clubs and expert paddlers can offer tips, recommendation and guide services Not all water is paddle friendly Hazards-human made or natural are often unseen on a map an can be deadly The Summary Throughout history have been made from logs, animal skins and tree bark and were used for basic transportation, trade, and in some instances, for war. The Kayak probably originates from Greenland, where it was used by the Eskimos while the Canoe was used all over the world. The word Kayak (ki ak), meaning “man-boat” in Eskimo, was found predominately in the northern parts of the world, North America, Siberia and Greenland. The primal nature of the practice of Canoeing and the very image of this basic watercraft, serves as a unifying symbol among cultures and nations whose peoples share a common experience over time as well as space. Kayakers nowadays are primarily recreational paddler including sea kayakers and whitewater kayakers Kayak are still used for transportations, tripping and wilderness camping, as an activity at camps, an athletic endeavor as athletes train and participate in competitive events. Q & A SESSIONS Thank you