Dear Friends,
OVERVIEW
“Kayak Facilitators’ Bonding and Sharing of Best Practices!”
It was heartening to note that our kayak facilitators came down to Kallang last weekend and to spend their time not only enjoying doing what they like but, bonding together and sharing their knowledge and best practices among themselves. Yes, it cannot be overemphasised the need to constantly maintain the skill through practices and sharing. The members who came have different skill levels ranging from 1-Star to 3-Star kayaking competency. It was a practice cum training session led by Kian Seng for the facilitators to introduce and refine their rescue and towing techniques.
The commitment and willingness of the Kayak facilitators to share and improve on their skills are very important to give the assurance to our clients that our kayak programmes will be done safely.
Thank you Kayak Facilitators!
In summary, the following activities were done for this week:
- We conducted 9 CSR programmes which were attended by 207 participants and together they collected a total of 370 kg of litter. The following were the activities conducted:
- Bike Clean up – 2
- Foot Clean up – 3
- Kayak Clean up – 1
- Pedal Boat Clean up – 3
- We participated in a School Assembly Talk on site and it was attended by 210 students.
- We conducted a Learning Journey at Lakeside Garden for 6 students as part of their Environmental study project.
- We conducted a Practical Kayak Best Practices and Sharings session for 9 Kayak facilitators.
- An On-the-Job Orientation was conducted for 4 new members on their roles and responsibilities when doing patrol.
- This week a total of 105 members were involved for CSR/VIA programmes, talk, patrols, administration, housekeeping duties and training and, the total trash collected = 453 kg.
- Boat Patrol. A total of 5 Boat patrols were carried out; 2 at Marina, 1 at Punggol and 2 at Lakeside.
- Bike Patrol. A total of 5 Bike patrols were carried out; 2 each at Marina and Punggol and 1 at Lakeside.
- Foot Patrol. We conducted 2 Foot Patrols, one each at Lakeside and Pang Sua.
- Pedal boat Patrol. No Pedal Boat patrols were conducted at Marina.
- Physical Boat and Bike Clean Up Orientation for New Members. A Boat Orientation was conducted for 3 new members at Marina and a Bike Orientation for 1 new member at Punggol.
- Boat Tour for Frontline workers. One tour planned was cancelled as one of the party of 6 had covid.
Waterways Watch Society would like to pay special thanks to all the management of all our Corporate Clients for their support in our work. Together we will make a difference.
ACTIVITIES AND REPORT
- Educational Programmes
- Volunteer Patrols & Activities
a. Marina
b. Punggol
c. Lakeside
d. Pang Sua Pond
e. Yishun Pond
