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 AquaticsChapter 1: Qualified Supervision Chapter 2: BSA Aquatics Chapter 3: Safety First Chapter 4: Health Considerations Chapter 5: Swim Classification Tests

Section III – Boating Skills & SafetyChapter 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

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• Written exam

43, 278

• Written exam

• Personal-safety skills

• Boat-handling skills

• Group-safety skills

SkillComponents

andExpectations

Qualified Supervision

BuddySystem

Lookout

SafeArea

HealthReview

ResponsePersonnel

AbilityGroups

Discipline

24, Ch6

Qualified Supervision

BuddySystem

Lookout

SafeArea

HealthReview

ResponsePersonnel

AbilityGroups

Discipline

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24, Ch12

Qualified Supervision

SwimmingAbility

BuddySystem

Planning

Equipment

PersonalHealthReview

LifeJackets

SkillProficiency

Discipline

• 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?

37

Are unit leaders allowed to conduct

swim tests?

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

belt packinflatable

vest typeauto inflatable

manual inflatable

children's inflatable

hybrid

children’s life jacket vest type

flotation aid

offshore vest

float coat

flotation aid special use

paddling jacket

TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE V

mesh camo

147

147

Minimum training?

147

147

Training resources?

148

Whitewater Classification

Class II: NoviceClass II: NoviceStraightforward rapids with wide, clear channels evident without Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels evident without scouting. Occasional easy maneuvering to miss rocks and medium- scouting. Occasional easy maneuvering to miss rocks and medium- sized waves. Unassisted swimmers seldom injured. sized waves. Unassisted swimmers seldom injured.

148

Whitewater options

148

149

•Who?•Where?•Transportation?• Itinerary?•Gear?•Contingencies?

150

203

203

• Learn basics on flat water• Recognize differences• Guided practice• Keep unit trips within leaders’

competency

NOTNOTHEREHERE

61

205

62

A

A’

62

B

B’

B B’

205

205

205

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211

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