Technical standards
- Kayak / canoe anatomy, footpegs adjustments
- Taking care of equipments
- Lifting, carrying and launching
- In and out of the kayak, dock In and out of the kayak, natural shore
- Spray deck mountig and dismounting
- Balanced, relaxed paddling posture
- Forward paddling
- Stopping and reverse paddling
- Streering (figure 8 track)
- Sweep stroke 180° / 360° on a dime
- Moving sideways (basics)
- Brace for support and preventing capsize (basics)
Safety standards
- Sfety check kayak and paddler
- Capsize and assisted re-entry / Capsize, swim on shore eith kayak
After completing the Meloja 1 course, one receive the Meloja 1 competency card. The card is part of the European EPP (Euro Paddle Pass) system and equivalent to EPP 1 competency award.
Meloja 1 card can also be completed as a separate screening event. For example, if you have taken a course before, lost your certificate and need a competency card. The assessment session can be organized by the association or company that organizes Meloja 1 courses.