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.
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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. • • • • Current Safety Afloat training At least 15 years old Submit health review 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: Life Jackets Chapter 14: Cold Water Survival Chapter 15: Boating Basics Chapter 16: Canoeing Skills Chapter 17: Kayaking Skills Chapter 19: Paddling on Flowing Water Chapter 20: Whitewater Chapter 21: Float Trip Preparation 307 • Written exam 43, 278 • Written exam • Personal-safety skills • Boat-handling skills • Group-safety skills Skill Components and Expectations 24, Ch6 306 Qualified Supervision Swimming Ability Personal Health Review Life Jackets Buddy System Skill Proficiency Planning Discipline Equipment 24, Ch12 • For float trip with 8 Scouts, how many trained adults over 21 are required? • Total trained leaders required? • How many for 25 Scouts? • How many for 25 Cub Scouts? 146 •Safety Afloat •Boat operation •Accident prevention •Accident response •What else? First-Aid training recommended 146 31 •Review histories •Prepare •Recent conditions •Accommodate 33 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? 37 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? 146 151 Everyone, all the time! 147 147 auto inflatable manual inflatable vest type offshore vest TYPE I TYPE II vest type flotation aid paddling jacket flotation aid special use TYPE III TYPE V belt pack inflatable children's children’s life inflatable jacket hybrid mesh camo float coat 147 147 Minimum training? 147 Training resources? 147 Whitewater Classification Class II: Novice Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels evident without scouting. Occasional easy maneuvering to miss rocks and mediumsized waves. Unassisted swimmers seldom injured. 148 Whitewater options 148 148 149 • Who? • Where? • Transportation? • Itinerary? • Gear? • Contingencies? 150 203 • Learn basics on flat water • Recognize differences • Guided practice NOT HERE • Keep unit trips within leaders’ competency 203 61 205 A A’ 62 B B’ B’ B 62 205 205 205 217 211 221