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Training resources

The table below contains some useful training resources for members.

If you find other training resources that would be good to include on this page and share with other members please let us know.

Grading resources	About
VSKC Sea Kayak Basics Assessment Guidelines	Mandatory for all members on joining the club, this is an internal VSKC award assessed by a VSKC Trip Leader
Paddle Australia Introduction to Sea Skills Assessment Guidelines	Assessment guidelines for members seeking PA's Introduction to Sea Skills grading
VSKC Introduction to Sea Skills Study Guide	A VSKC Study Guide to help prepare for the Introduction to Sea Skills assessment
Paddle Australia Sea Skills Assessment Guidelines	Assessment guidelines for members seeking PA's Sea Skills grading
VSKC Sea Skills Study Guide	A VSKC Study Guide to help prepare for the Sea Skills assessment
Paddle Australia Sea Leader Assessment Guidelines	Assessment guidelines for members seeking PA's Sea Leader grading
Paddle Australia Sea Instructor Assessment Guidelines	Assessment guidelines for members seeking PA's Sea Instructor grading
Paddle Australia's Paddle Log App	Apple AppStore for iPhone / GooglePlay for Android / Paddle Log Online for web
Paddle Australia qualification search	Find Paddle Australia-accredited paddlers
VSKC Grade 3 Currency Statement	Annual currency statement for Grade 3 paddlers under the old grading system

Theory resources	About
VSKC Boat Set Up Guide	An illustrated guide to basic boat set up
VSKC Basic Sea Navigation	Terry Barry's comprehensive guide to basic sea navigation
Tidal Calculations, Wind, Waves: Rule of 12ths and the 50/90 rule	Calculations for tidal height and currents, Wind, Waves: Rule of 12ths and the 50/90 rule
Bureau of Meteorology’s Marine Weather Knowledge Centre	Provides information about the services the Bureau provides for mariners. These services include forecasts, warnings and observations for the coastal waters and high seas around Australia.
Animated knots	Fantastic resource for learning knots
Animated paddling techniques	Comprehensive kayaking animations to help beginners improve their kayaking technique

PAST PRESENTATIONS	ABOUT
VSKC GPS Presentation	Getting the best value from your GPS

Trip documents	About
Click here	View VSKC Trip Guidelines, float plans, trip waivers and the club's insurance policy