Ocean Kayaking

1) Rescue skills:

-eskimo rescue

-assisted re-entry

-towing

-unassisted re-entry

-communication/signals

Paddling skills:

-forward

-brace

-draw

-sweep

-edge control

-stern rudder

Knowledge:

-equipment

-safety

-journeying and seamenship

-kayaking resources

2)

Basic kayaking skills: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sP2cYu0NX8

Ocean kayaking in BC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEF_CIXRryE

Ocean kayaking in Panama: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT7on7ZUrfc

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Sailing

This year during sailing I had a lot of fun. When classmates weren't looking forward to the rainy, windy environment, I still was. It ended up being fun for everyone especially when we were passengers and the instructors would surf the waves. It was amazing and scary but an unforgettable experience all the same. I finally grasped the knowledge of the parts of the sailboat and successfully sailed in a group. I also polished the art of switching positions on the boat with others. 

I developed being principled by knowing what to do and when to do it. I also became a sort of leader, meaning I would know what was right and what would cause us to capsize. 

Rock Climbing

This year, I stayed at the same level as I had last year but tried new challenges. The result was a fun and un-regretted experience. The belayer encouraged me to try a wall that looked daunting but insisted that I do it and showed me the starting position and ways to use the two walls (it was in the corner). That wall was a 5.10a and was the best wall I climbed because of the strange positions and the need to strategise. The highest level I climbed was 5.10b which was the same level I reached last year, but this wall had a overhang and was definitely challenging. 

I developed being a risk-taker by trying something that looked challenging but ended up being worth it. Without the belayer's encouragement, I probably wouldn't have tried as many new walls. 

Vancouver Maritime Museum

To visit the maritime museum, We wore Uniform C because it was a civies day, however if it's not, it would be Uniform A. Our visit to the museum helped us learn a lot about what it's like at sea as well as explorers of 1920. We explored the ship and got to most quarters and parts. It's amazing that something like that was restored and preserved, the story with it. I personally next time would like to watch the video before exploring the ship; that way we would understand what happened on what we're exploring. 

Though this activity, I developed being knowledgeable. I now know a lot more about the Vancouver adventures at sea and St. Roch than before. I know that some people had to stay on board for the whole of winter a few months until they got free of the ice. I can only imagine the inconvenience that could have made. I know that traveling in the air is much better than days and days by boat.

Cross-Country Skiing

This year (like years previous) in cross-country skiing I went with the advanced group. To my surprise, there were more people taking risks and joining the group, this was all the more fun! 
The pictures shown are of the second time we went, it was beautiful and pleasantly cold. The sunlight peaked through the trees and there were no clouds to weigh the feeling of freedom down. It was incredible. Cypress also wasn't very populated on that Friday afternoon so it felt like we had the mountain to ourselves. While trudging past hill after hill and zipping down the 
"Rollercoaster" everyone talked, bonded, and enjoyed the fresh-air. After staying in the school in rooms with windows that are covered, everyone relaxed, sweated a bit, and enjoyed the sound of packing snow. I developed being a communicator by encouraging those who needed it and giving pointers when they were struggling. This all counts to becoming a better leader which is something that I personally want to improve on.