NZKI ONE STAR SEA KAYAKING AWARD
A personal skill and knowledge based assessment
Based on flat sheltered water
Duration 1.5 hours on water and a 1/2 hour written exam
The successful candidate will be suitable to assist on entry-level courses or take a lead role in a club trip in sheltered waters.
Ratio: One Assessor to four Candidates
Cost $95
Proficiency in the following strokes will be assessed:
Forward Power Stroke
Reverse Power Stroke
Forward Sweep Stroke
Reverse Sweep Stroke
Emergency Stop
Low Brace
Hanging Draw
Stern Rudder
Entry and Exit to a bank
Rescues
T Rescue
Stern Deck Rescue
Towing Systems
Paddle Float
Transportation
Loading Roof Racks
NZKI Two Star Sea Kayaking Instructor
An Instruction skill and knowledge based assessment
Based on flat sheltered water (under 10 knots)
Duration 3 hours on water and a 1 hour written exam
Ratio: One Assessor to Two Candidates
Cost $195
Proficiency and ability to teach the following strokes will be assessed:
Confidence Routine
Forward Power Stroke
Reverse Power Stroke
Forward Sweep Stroke
Reverse Sweep Stroke
Emergency Stop
Low Brace
Hanging Draw
Stern Rudder
Entry and Exit to a bank
Teaching Rescues
T Rescue
John Wayne
Stern Deck Rescue
Eskimo Rescue
Eskimo Roll
Paddle Float
Towing systems
Personal Skills
Eskimo Rescues
Eskimo Rolls
Teaching Transportation
Loading Roof Racks
Loading Trailers
On water Management
Briefing
Group Control
Equipment Check
Suitable First Aid Kit-Survival Gear-Spare Clothing-Spare food-Communications Equipment-light source e.g. torch, snaplite, water etc
NZKI Sea Kayaking Three Star
A personal skill and knowledge based assessment
Based on exposed water. (15 knot to 25 knot wind and or 1 meter to 1.5 meter surf)
Duration 2.5 hours on water and a 1 hour written exam
The successful candidate will be suitable to assist on advanced level courses or take a lead role in a club trip in exposed waters.
Ratio: One Assessor to four Candidates
Cost $95
Proficiency in the following strokes will be assessed:
Forward Power Stroke
Reverse Power Stroke
Forward Sweep Stroke
Reverse Sweep Stroke
Emergency Stop
Low Brace
Sculling Support Stroke
Hanging Draw
Sculling Draw
Stern Rudder
Entry and Exit to a bank
Rescues
T Rescue
John Wayne
Stern Deck Rescue
Eskimo Rescue
Towing Systems
Eskimo Roll
NZKI Sea Kayaking Four Star
An Instruction skill and knowledge based assessment
Based on exposed water. (10 knot to 20 knot wind and up to 1 meter surf)
Duration 3 hours on Water and a 1 hour written exam
Ratio: One Assessor to Two Candidates
Cost $195
Proficiency and ability to teach the following strokes will be assessed:
Forward Power Stroke
Reverse Power Stroke
Forward Sweep Stroke
Reverse Sweep Stroke
Emergency Stop
Low Brace
Hanging Draw
Stern Rudder
Entry and Exit to a bank
Teaching Rescues
T Rescue
John Wayne
Stern Deck Rescue
Eskimo Rescue
Eskimo Roll
Towing systems
NZKI Sea Kayaking Five Star
An Assessment of skills and knowledge required to be an Assessor
Based on Sheltered and exposed water.
Duration 3 hours on water and a 1 hour written exam
The successful candidate will be suitable to coach instructors up to and including advanced level courses and to be an Assessor of all levels of the NZKI Sea Kayaking scheme.
Ratio: One Assessor to one Candidate
Cost $250
Proficiency and ability to teach the following strokes will be assessed:
Forward Power Stroke
Reverse Power Stroke
Forward Sweep Stroke
Reverse Sweep Stroke
Emergency Stop
Low Brace
Sculling Support Stroke
Hanging Draw
Sculling Draw
Stern Rudder
Entry and Exit to a bank
Rescues
T Rescue
John Wayne
Stern Deck Rescue
Eskimo Rescue
Towing Systems
Eskimo Roll
