BEACH
The Huths pull into the parking lot with their 15-foot red double kayak and two dogs. The beach crew should immediately be doing this.
“What is helping them carry their equipment down to the beach?”
A YMCA group of 35 paddlers is heading out on the water with Guides A, B, and C. Where should each guide be positioned when launching the tour and when returning to shore?
“What is: Guide A in the water first, calling all paddlers to them while Guides B and C launch the tour with the beach crew, and Guide A is the last one off the water?”
In the movie Finding Nemo, this is the name of the great white shark who says, “Fish are friends, not food.”
“What is Bruce?”
Before a trailer moves an inch, this small but critical piece must be in place at the coupler to prevent the trailer from popping off the hitch.
“What is the trailer pin/hitch pin (with safety clip)?”
What are you required to wear both at the beach and at the house?
“What is an ISK shirt?”
There’s a huge tour coming up and there are not enough paddles on the beach. It’s this person’s responsibility to fix it, and this is where they should check first and what they should do.
“Who is the beach crew/guide in charge, and where is the back of the trucks, making sure we have enough equipment way before tour start time and sending a runner if needed?”
It’s an offshore wind and the beach is getting pounded by whitecaps. The wind is blowing a steady 15 knots with gusts to 20. What are your tour options in these conditions, and what happens when the wind is 20 knots and over?
“What is: options include a one‑way paddle from Anthiers, a one‑way paddle from ISK, or a ‘beast’ paddle to the cove, and at 20 knots and over the tours are cancelled?”
On the Orca, Quint tells the story of surviving this real‑life WWII naval disaster, in which hundreds of sailors were killed by sharks after their ship sank.
“What is the sinking of the USS Indianapolis?”
These two lines connect the trailer to the tow vehicle and must be crossed under the tongue before leaving the lot.
“What are the safety chains?”
When you go through the flap and head into the basement, how should you behave?
“What is be quiet and respectful of guests and house occupants?”
These are the six items a guide must have on their kayak, and this is when they must be 100% ready before tour time.
“What are: kayak frisbee, tow rope, PFD on, phone in a dry bag, first aid kit, and whistle, and when is 15 minutes prior to the tour?”
What does every guest receive when they come off the water?
“What is a gummy shark?”
This is the exact type of shark that is mistakenly caught and displayed on the dock as the supposed “man‑eater” before Hooper proves it isn’t the right one.
“What is a tiger shark?”
Sometimes guides leave tow ropes hanging off kayaks, and they can get caught in the tires and rip apart the trailer. What must be done before any vehicle starts driving with a trailer?
“What is doing a full trailer check to make sure all tow ropes and lines are secured and nothing can drag or get caught in the tires?”
According to the “Twelve Rules for Being an Effective Guide,” this is the very first thing you should do at the start of a tour.
“What is take charge and clearly state that the tour is starting (for example, by using a key phrase like ‘Alright, who’s ready to paddle?!’)?”
This is where team bags, T‑shirts, and water bottles belong, and this is where they do not belong.
“What is in a bucket on the porch and drinks on the counter on the porch, and not inside the shack area?”
If there’s a big difference in paddling speed within the group, this is what the guide with the faster paddlers is supposed to do instead of just charging ahead.
“What is slow the faster group down with games, wildlife discussion, and activities like Sharks & Minnows, Kayak Ultimate Frisbee, Chinese Firedrills, and bird/fish ID so the slower group can catch up?”
In Jaws, this is the name of the dog that goes missing while fetching a stick during the beach scene just before the first daytime attack.
“What is Pippit?”
When a trailer is being moved, this person is responsible for making sure it is tied down correctly and attached properly to the vehicle.
“What is the driver?”
Name four items from the “Arriving at Work and Working Well” section of the guidebook.
“What are:
(Other acceptable items they can name 3 from include:
Your tour ended at noon. You’re back on the beach at 11:45, and the group is still waiting for their ride. Instead of eating a sandwich, this is what the tour guide should be doing.
“What is playing cornhole with the guests, asking trivia questions for gummy sharks, applying tattoos, or skipping rocks?”
This is the internal wall inside a kayak that creates a sealed compartment, adding buoyancy and helping the boat stay afloat if it fills with water.
“What is the bulkhead of a kayak?”
In Jaws, Hooper dives down to inspect a damaged boat and a severed head suddenly appears through a hole in the hull, delivering one of the film’s biggest jump scares. Whose head is it?
“What is Ben Gardner’s head?”
At the end of the day, where should trailers be parked in relation to the yurt?
“What is behind the fence, but not so far back that the yurt guests have to stare at it?”
What is the Island Spirit Kayak Mission Statement?
The goal of ISK is to provide the highest level of customer service while teaching
guests proper paddling techniques and providing a special experience.