Canoeing and Kayaking
Canoeing includes a wide variety of activities undertaken in either a kayak or a canoe. In these guidelines the term ‘canoeing’ as an adventure activity covers all activities conducted in a canoe and kayak on open or inland waters It does not include canoeing sports or sea kayaking. Separate guidelines have been developed for sea kayaking.
Where canoe or kayak activities are held on small and shallow bodies of flat water which allow for easy access to craft by supervising staff, the recreational swimming guidelines can be applied for supervision and qualification. Canoeing and kayak guidelines must still be applied in all other areas.