1月18日，深国交15名勇敢的学生踏上了皮划艇训练的征程，在寒冷的水域中迎接挑战，为参加爱丁堡公爵国际奖的活动做好充足的准备。而本次周末的训练旨在帮助学生掌握必要的实用技能，并树立信心，为即将到来的为期一周的泰国皮划艇探险之旅做好万全准备。
On January the 18th, 15 intrepid students set out to brave the icy waters in kayaks to prepare for their Duke of Edinburgh International Award. The weekends training was designed to give the students the skills and confidence to take part in a weeklong kayaking expedition to Thailand.
Kayaking is a new experience for me and I have been looking forward to it. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to take the Silver journey at IA. It was thrilling as I set off in a kayak against the waves and into the sea. Immediately off the beach, the swash area is the most challenging area with the violent waves where my kayak capsized twice in a roll. Luckily, I learned about techniques like the low brace that helped keep me balanced by pressing the paddle against the wave for support. Moreover, we learned how to go in a straight line, turn with front sweep and reverse sweep, and many more.
Most importantly, we learn rescuing techniques. I was lucky enough to have gotten the opportunity to rescue someone and be rescued. Although I have practiced rescuing and have seen several demonstrations, my heart raced and I felt like ages passed when I was in the icy water. I am glad that I know what to do thanks to the training and guidance of the coach. I feel confident about the Thailand trip and can't wait to apply everything I've learned!
Kayaking is totally a new journey for me. I was extremely nervous when I first sat in the kayak. I cannot control my body balance, so my kayak capsized. It was very terrible, I felt like I might drown, but the coach came and helped me to get on the kayak again. Then after training and trying again with the coach, I could finally kayak by myself.
在这次体验中，我学会了许多在紧急情况下非常有用的救援方法。我希望在未来的旅程中能取得更多的进步！
Overall, I learnt many rescue methods that can be helpful in an emergency. And I hope to make more progress for the future journey!
文｜Lillian Xu, Sarah Zhou
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