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