AS part of the team’s development program, all 18 staff of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. Kool Adventure Camp (RAFI KAC) paddled the coasts of Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City last Nov. 27-29.
The kayak level 1 and 2 personal skills award course was conducted by the KAC senior staff who are Singapore Canoe Federation (SCF) certified kayak level 1 coaches and four KAC staff who have completed the SCF Kayak 1 and 2 early this year.
KAC staff who passed the recent course were Audrey Criscille Abatol, Richard de los Reyes, Daphne Dia, Marie Sol Gonzalvo, Jerome Munoz, Jose Raian Pescante, Marivic Pineda, Katrina Rosal and Althea May Santillan.
The Level 1 Kayaking Skill Award Course is designed for beginners and covers general safety and basic paddling techniques to safely maneuver a kayak on flat water, while Level 2 Kayaking Skill Award Course develops seamanship and skills of the kayaker in paddling.
Coaches were Sheerene Abrea, Peter Jay Alera, Anthony Terence Ocampo, KAC Camp director Edvan Loh and Leomil Urpiana. The four demonstrators were Gabriel Lamparas, Kenneth Obando Lim, Paolo Maderazo and Landolf Villanueva.
RAFI KAC offers a kayak program that aims to develop and enhance leadership skills. The program is open to both corporate professionals and youth groups.
For more information, contact Althea Santillan at 4187234 local 407 or visit www.rafi.org.ph or www.facebook.com/rafi.org.ph.