Financial Freedom - Kayak 1 Star Course At Mac Ritchie Day 2

Finally it's our last day of kayak 1 star course. Today's program was to learn the various methods of rescue for individual and with assistance.

Our first day of learning planned capsized was used when we were required to act as victims. One will be the rescuer and another the assistance. Only the rescuer will sound out instructions to both parties. First step, was to keep close to the victim and ensure he was safe and sound. Next, hand over his/her paddle before letting him/her swim towards the rescuer bow. Assistant was to stay side by side of rescuer and support rescuer by moving the paddles behind him/her and grab both hands along the comb of rescuer's kayak. Rescuers will then adjust the kayak to form a "T" with bow facing him/her and lifted up closed to the cockpit. Jerk upwards twice or thrice, to and fro to allow the water to be released out before flipping back the kayak. Lastly, rescuer has to grab hold two corners of the comb in order for the victim to slide to his/her kayak. A thing to note as victim when entering back in kayak : Lay flat by looking upwards and tuck your legs in the kayak before sliding in.

In the afternoon, our instructor took us to explore around Mac Ritchie. It was a fun and enriching experience especially kayaking in the cool raining weather and mammals like turtles could be found swimming near. The amazing of nature I've seen was when during drizzling, droplets that hit the water became "crystals" or small balls floating along the water.. Its awesome !