Transcript Paddle Craft Safety PowerPoint
All activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of those in his or her care
All activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of those in his or her care , and is . . . trained in . . . Safety Afloat.
. . . That supervisor must be skilled in the safe operation of the craft for the specific activity, knowledgeable in accident prevention, and prepared for emergency situations.
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Current Safety Afloat training
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At least 15 years old
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Submit health review
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Complete swimmer test
Section I – Intro to BSA Aquatics Chapter 1: Qualified Supervision Chapter 2: BSA Aquatics Chapter 3: Safety First Chapter 4: Health Considerations Chapter 5: Swim Classification Tests Section III – Boating Skills & Safety Chapter 12: Safety Afloat Chapter 13: Chapter 14: Personal Flotation Devices Cold Water Survival Chapter 15: Boating Basics Chapter 16: Canoeing Skills Chapter 17: Kayaking Skills Chapter 18: Chapter 19: Paddling on Flowing Water Whitewater Chapter 20: Float Trip Preparation
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Written exam
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Personal-safety skills
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Boat-handling skills
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Group-safety skills
Skill Components and Expectations
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Qualified Supervision Swimming Ability Buddy System Planning Equipment Personal Health Review Life Jackets Skill Proficiency Discipline 24, Ch 12
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For float trip with 8 Scouts, how many trained adults over 21 are required?
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Total trained leaders required?
How many for 25 Scouts?
How many for 25 Cub Scouts?
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Safety Afloat
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Boat operation
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Accident prevention
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Accident response
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What else?
First-Aid training recommended
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Review histories
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Prepare
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Recent conditions
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Is physician approval needed for all boating activities?
What medical indication absolutely prohibits boating?
What medical conditions may limit boating?
Why should medical records be carried on overnights?
Are unit leaders allowed to conduct swim tests?
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Swimmer requirements?
Nonswimmers & beginners allowed on float trips?
Nonswimmers & beginners allowed to paddle?
What’s appropriate for units with a large percentage of poor swimmers?
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Everyone, all the time!
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auto inflatable manual inflatable offshore vest
TYPE I
belt pack inflatable vest type
TYPE II
flotation aid
TYPE III
special use
TYPE V
children's inflatable hybrid children’s life jacket vest type flotation aid paddling jacket mesh camo float coat
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Minimum training?
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Training resources?
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Whitewater Classification Class II: Novice
Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels evident without scouting. Occasional easy maneuvering to miss rocks and medium sized waves. Unassisted swimmers seldom injured. 146
Whitewater options
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Who?
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Where?
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Transportation?
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Itinerary?
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Gear?
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Contingencies?
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Learn basics on flat water
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Recognize differences
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Guided practice NOT HERE
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