Purpose

PurposeAll 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

PurposeAll 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.

Purpose . . . 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

Prerequisites

TextSection 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: Personal Flotation Devices Chapter 14: Cold Water Survival Chapter 15: Boating Basics Chapter 16: Canoeing Skills Chapter 17: Kayaking Skills Chapter 18: Paddling on Flowing Water Chapter 19: Whitewater Chapter 20: Float Trip Preparation

Requirements

298

Requirements• Written exam

43, 270

Requirements• Written exam

• Personal-safety skills

• Boat-handling skills

• Group-safety skills

Requirements

SkillComponents

andExpectations

Schedule

Questions

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Safe Swim Defense

Qualified

Supervision

Buddy

System

Lookout

SafeArea

HealthReview

ResponsePersonnel

AbilityGroups

Discipline

23, Ch6

Safe Swim Defense

Qualified

Supervision

Buddy

System

Lookout

SafeArea

HealthReview

ResponsePersonnel

AbilityGroups

Discipline

297

24, Ch12

Safety Afloat

Qualified Supervision

SwimmingAbility

BuddySystem

Planning

Equipment

PersonalHealthReview

LifeJackets

SkillProficiency

Discipline

Why?

Why?

• 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?

Qualified Supervision

144

•Safety Afloat

•Boat operation

•Accident prevention

•Accident response

•What else?

Qualified Supervision

First-Aid training recommended

144

Personal Health Review

31

•Review histories

•Prepare

•Recent conditions

•Accommodate

Personal Health Review

33

Personal Health Review

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?

Swimming Ability

37

Are unit leaders allowed to conduct

swim tests?

Swimming Ability

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?

144

Life Jackets

145

Everyone, all the time!

Life Jackets

145

Life Jackets

145

belt packinflatable

vest typeauto inflatable

manual inflatable

children's inflatable

hybrid

children’s life jacket vest type

flotation aid

offshore vest

float coat

Life Jackets

flotation aid special use

paddling jacket

TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE V

mesh camo

Buddy System

145

Buddy System

145

Minimum training?

Skill Proficiency

145

146

Skill Proficiency

Training resources?

146

Skill Proficiency

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

Whitewater Classification

146

Skill Proficiency Whitewater options

146

Planning

145

Equipment

Planning & Equipment

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

148

Discipline

195

From Flat Water to Flowing Water

Lake

River

196

• Learn basics on flat water

• Recognize differences

• Guided practice

• Keep unit trips within leaders’ competency

From Flat Water to Flowing Water

? NOTHERE

61

Water Level

Water Level

197

Hydraulics

62

Meanders

A

A’

A A’

62

Meanders

B

B’

B B’

Meanders

Meanders

Meanders

197

Strainers

197

Strainers

197

209

Shoals

203

Foot Entrapment & Swimming

208

Reading a River

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