troop 368 canoe skills for the delaware river. goals: introduce you to canoe skills parts of a...
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Troop 368
Canoe Skills for the Delaware River
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Goals:
• Introduce you to canoe skills
• Parts of a canoe/paddle
• Paddle a canoe
• Types of canoe strokes
• Some things to look for on the river
• How to safely get in, get out and perform a T-rescue with a canoe
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Needs to Canoe• Pass BSA ‘Swimmers Test’• PFD (Provided by Troop)• Paddle (Provided by Troop)• Canoe (Provided by Troop)• Bag Lunch in waterproof container• Canteen with water – 2 quarts• Sun block• Eye glass/Sunglasses string• Water guns
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What to wear?
• Bathing Suit/T-shirt
• Shoes that can get wet/Aquasocks/Tevas
• Rain Gear?
• Sun block?
• Hat?
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BSA Safety Afloat Boy Scout Boating Activities
• Qualified Supervision– 2 adult leaders trained in Safety afloat/CPR, BSA Life Guard
• Physical Fitness– Completed and an updated Health Form
• Swimming Ability– Everyone must be a BSA ‘Swimmer’
• Personal Flotation Equipment– Properly fitted US Coast Guard approved PFDs
• Buddy System– Have a ‘Buddy Boat’
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BSA Safety Afloat cont.• Skills Proficiency
– Must have a skills training session
• Planning– Float Plan – map of Canoeing area– Local Rules – obtain permission to use private property– Notification – Float plan to Council HQ (let them and parents
know where we are – just in case something happens)– Weather– Contingencies
• Equipment– All equipment in good shape, fitted to canoer
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BSA Safe Swim DefenseBoy Scout Swimming
• Qualified Supervision– Experienced adult supervising all water activities
• Physical Fitness– Evidence of Fitness from your Dr. – Medical Form
• Safe Area– Inspect area for hazards and mark swim area
• Lifeguards on duty– Trained Lifeguards on duty when anyone is swimming
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BSA Safe Swim Defense cont.• Lookout
– Someone viewing all swimmers
• Ability Groups– Each swimmers ability is limited to the swimming area that
suits his ability– Swimmer, Beginner, and non-Swimmer
• Buddy System– Scouts never swim alone, swim with a buddy at all times
• Discipline– Scouts respect the rules and follow directions from
Lifeguards
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PFDs
• PFD = Personal Flotation Device or Life Jacket
• PFDs Must be worn at all times on the River.. No exceptions!!
• Our type Jacket style – straps must be tightened
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The canoe
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The paddle
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Paddles
• Choose the correct paddle size:– Blade to the ground/The grip should be to your
chin
• Do not drag your paddle or paddle blade on the ground.
• To push off – use your grip side.. NOT YOUR blade side!!!
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Bailers• Get small amount of water out of your
canoe while canoeing
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Waterproof containers
• Carry Lunch in a waterproof container:• ZipBloc bags
• Aquabag
• Ammo box
• Plastic bags tied with a rubber band/knot
• Anything in the canoe should be tied to the thwarts.
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Putting the canoe into the water
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Getting into a canoe
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Getting into a canoe cont.
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Always kneel
Always kneel in a canoe – keeps your gravity low and keeps the momentum going.
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Paddle Stroke – “J” Stroke
• The “J” Stroke
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Paddle Strokes – “Drawstroke”
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Paddle Strokes – “Backstroke”
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Paddle Strokes – “Pry”
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Paddle Strokes – “Pushaway”
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Paddling Art
• Use the whole blade of the paddle
• Use your arms and not your back
• Don’t let go until the stroke is complete
• Long, smooth and steady strokes
• Feather your paddle
• Keep your momentum
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Paddle Positions
• Paddler in the Stern (rear) steers and moves the canoe
• Paddler in the Bow (front) moves the canoe.
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Reading the River
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Floating downstream
Legs faced down stream, use your arms to steer. Do not ATTEMPT TO stand up!!!
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Rescue a Swimmer
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Get back into the canoe
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T-Rescue
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T-Rescue cont.
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Getting out of the Canoe
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Things to Remember
• Always wear your PFD
• Always listen to your Guides/BSA Lifeguards
• Never get in front of the lead canoe
• Feet downstream if you are in the water – do not stand up.
• Have FUN!
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Questions
• Any questions??