Kayak the Rapids

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Kayaking. Find out just how much you know about the origins, techniques, and equipment associated with this fun water-based activity!

published on May 12, 20230 responses 0
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Where did the concept of kayaking originate?

Where did the concept of kayaking originate?
Japan
Greenland
Australia
China
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What type of paddle is used for Kayaking?

What type of paddle is used for Kayaking?
Oar
Canting
Paddle
Dual-bladed
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What is a sit-in kayak?

What is a sit-in kayak?
A kayak with a sealed cockpit
A type of paddling where you lay in the kayak
A kayak with no provisions for a sitting position
A type of paddling where you sit on the sides of the kayak
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Which of the following is a type of competitive kayaking?

Surf Skiing
Canoe Polo
Recreational Racing
Sea Kayaking
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What is Whitewater Kayaking?

What is Whitewater Kayaking?
The use of high-speed jets for kayaking
A type of kayaking which is done on flat water
Kayaking in moving water
A type of kayaking which is done in shallow rivers
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Which of the following is necessary for kayaking?

Which of the following is necessary for kayaking?
A Whitewater Helmet
A lifejacket
Rescue rope
Muzzle
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What is a spray skirt?

What is a spray skirt?
A device used to attach the paddle to the kayak
A paddle used to steer the kayak
A covering for the cockpit of a kayak
A type of buoyancy aid worn by kayakers
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Which is NOT a type of kayaking?

Which is NOT a type of kayaking?
Sea Kayaking
White Water Kayaking
Rescue Kayaking
Hydroplane Racing
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What is a paddle float?

A device to allow floating downriver
A floatation device attached to the paddles
A buoyancy aid worn by kayakers
A device used to attach the paddle to the kayak
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What is an Open Kayak?

What is an Open Kayak?
A type of kayak which is open at both ends
A term used to describe a kayak with no closed cockpit
A type of kayak which is open at the rear end only
A term used to describe a kayak with no seat
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Which are circumstances that require the use of a tow system?

Which are circumstances that require the use of a tow system?
Raising an injured or unconscious paddler
Transporting multiple kayaks
Starting a journey in low-tide river area
Navigating in shallow waterways