Most people's idea of what drowning looks like would be what they saw on tv or at the movies. A person shouting for help, hands over their heads trying to get someone's attention.
In actual fact, drowning is pretty much silent. The person would be too busy gasping for air to shout and too busy using their hands to keep their head above the water to flail them in the air.
Check out this news report from Fox 9 in the US.
INVESTIGATORS: Drowning is silent - KMSP-TV
KMSP-TV
Although kayakers have to wear PFDs while kayaking in Singapore, I have always believed that you should know how to swim if you're going to be involved in watersports.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Water-Venture Reservoir Discovery Series: Jurong Lake
I had the good fortune to be involved in the 1st leg of Water-Venture's Reservoir Discovery Series. It was a simple 5km kayaking trip around Jurong Lake, Chinese Garden and the Japanese Garden.
One good thing about this event is that its a simple and short trip at only 5km. Best part was that permissions was granted by PUB to allow paddlers to enter the Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden, places usually out of bounds to avoid the risk of paddlers being flushed out by the tidal gates when PUB needs to reduce the water level.
The organisers were a little worried when only less than half of the registrants showed up at around 9am, but we ended with quite a good turn out.
Monday, March 17, 2014
1st long distance paddle for 2014!
Went on a paddling trip with the Dunman High ODAC. 17 kayaks launched off from Changi beach at 8.30am.
One of the kids did not turn up and I ended up paddling a double kayak alone.
One of the kids did not turn up and I ended up paddling a double kayak alone.
My kayak, which consisted of spare lifevests, spare paddles, canned drinks and fruits.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
World Water Day 2014 at Water-Venture Jurong Lake
Played my part at World Water Day 2014 by helping out at Water-Venture Jurong Lake. Wayang for DPM Tharman and free kayaking try-outs. This year, the minister actually walked all the way into the launch area to see the kayaking.
Had to wake up ridiculously early and report by 7am. Unfortunately, I overslept and only reached at 7.30. But this is what I saw upon arrival.
Full album here.
Had to wake up ridiculously early and report by 7am. Unfortunately, I overslept and only reached at 7.30. But this is what I saw upon arrival.
Awesome right? One of the perks of getting up early.
The place was packed in the morning and it was pretty hectic, but it soon slowed down after 11am. Mostly just sat around and helped people launch and recover the kayaks.
Full album here.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Kayaking trips with Water-Venture (Pasir Ris) in 2014
This is great for paddlers who want to clock some journeys for their 3 Star Kayaking Award. Round ubin is a great day trip for moderately fit paddlers. $30 may be a bit pricey since it would usually only cost half that to rent a kayak for a whole day and paddle round Pulau Ubin on your own.
However, you are paying for a powerboat escort for these trips.
Great for first timers to get a feel for the route before setting off on their own in future.
However, you are paying for a powerboat escort for these trips.
Great for first timers to get a feel for the route before setting off on their own in future.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/WaterVenture
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Kayaking Orientation for Hapag-Lloyd at Jurong Lake
According to the club's records, I haven't been to Jurong Lake/Chinese Gardens since 2011! My my... How time flies.
Spent some time with a really nice group of people from Hapag-Llyod today. Quite pleasantly suprised to see the ladies interested in the activity were not too worried about getting a tan or lifting the heavy boats.
Spent some time with a really nice group of people from Hapag-Llyod today. Quite pleasantly suprised to see the ladies interested in the activity were not too worried about getting a tan or lifting the heavy boats.
Monday, October 7, 2013
NTU ODAC 1 Star Course 5-6 October 2013
Finally went back to Water-Venture Pasir Ris to conduct a 1 Star course over the weekend. Been a long.. time since I've been back there.
Was suprised to see the previously regimental and hard core group of coaches now embracing new coaching techniques, which are more fun and interesting.
Hopefully it leads them to be more open to new and/or alternative techniques of paddling instead of sticking to ridiculously outdated coaching methods.
Was pleasantly suprised when they were encouraged to wear their own PFDs and try out various kinds of paddles.
Well, back to my 1 Star course. It was a pretty small group of 6, so things went pretty smoothly. Pretty funny group, they mentioned how the kayaks reminded them of crab sticks and sausages. Never thought about the kayaks that way...
Was suprised to see the previously regimental and hard core group of coaches now embracing new coaching techniques, which are more fun and interesting.
Hopefully it leads them to be more open to new and/or alternative techniques of paddling instead of sticking to ridiculously outdated coaching methods.
Was pleasantly suprised when they were encouraged to wear their own PFDs and try out various kinds of paddles.
Well, back to my 1 Star course. It was a pretty small group of 6, so things went pretty smoothly. Pretty funny group, they mentioned how the kayaks reminded them of crab sticks and sausages. Never thought about the kayaks that way...
Cheating during rafting up
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