Презентация к учебнику 8 класса (Комарова, английский язык) "Extreme Sports"

Kayaking

Performed by Panov Petr.

The history of kayak

• The kayak was first created thousands of years ago. It was invented by Eskimos in the North of the Earth. The kayak was made of driftwood and animal bones. For swimming as rubbed with fat. Aborigines in the Arctic made kayaks from whole trees.

• In ancient times, kayaking was invented for hunting and fishing. It was used by the peoples of Asia, America and Greenland.
• In 1740, Russian explorers led by Vitus Bering saw the Aleuts and their kayaks. After that, kayaking began to gain popularity.
• In 1800, kayaks became known throughout Europe. The Germans and the French began to invent a sport with a kayak.
• In 1931 year Adolf Anderle kayaked down the Salzahofen Gorge . (the Salzahofen Gorge-ущелье Зальцахофен.) This place is considered the birthplace of kayaking.
• Kayaking was first introduced at the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936 year between Germany and France.
• Later, the kayak was slightly changed.

Equipment

• The most important thing in kayaking is the boat. The kayak is chosen because of the conditions. The main conditions are "what a kayak is for" and the type of water.
• Also important is the presence of a paddle.

• There is also a special helmet, a wetsuit, a rope, a life jacket, a whistle and a diving knife for equipment.

Rules

• The descent takes place on a stormy river with obstacles. The goal: to go the way first and get extreme .
• Basic rules in Russia:
• • The minimum age for professional extreme kayaking is 16 years in Russia.
• • Ability to swim well
• • Tactful and correct behavior, politeness,
• • Knowledge and observance of order on the water when driving in training and not only,
• • Do not cross the finish line and not be on it when other teams finish,
• • You cannot accompany the running race;
• • Implementation of all instructions of the board
• • Be honest and don't interrupt the race:
• • Do not interfere with other participants during the race;
• • If the boat capsized, hold on to it while waiting for help;
• • Stop the race if necessary, to help other participants;
• • Follow the rules in all zones and treat opponents with respect;
• • Do not disrupt the training time;
• • In case of strong wind or waves, take shelter on the shore
• • If a thunderstorm caught during the race, it is necessary to sail away from tall buildings and trees
• • Do not bicker with members of the board and do not express dissatisfaction,
• • Wear a sports uniform;
• • Attend the opening and closing of competitions and the award ceremony .

How risky is it?

• Kayaking, like all extreme sports, is dangerous, but if you follow the rules, the chance of an accident is about zero. Classes begin under the guidance of an experienced instructor. For classes in open water, specialized equipment is purchased that corresponds to the time of year, water temperature, and the complexity of the route. The condition of the equipment is checked before each launch. High - risk situations are avoided .

Tips for practitioners.

• To start kayaking, you need to have good physical fitness. You can go running or skiing. This will give rapid progress.
• To avoid injury, you need to have a special uniform and listen carefully to the coach or instructor.
• If something doesn't work out for you, then you need to talk to the instructor and not get upset.

This is the end. Thanks for attention.