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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
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
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24, Ch12
Safety Afloat
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?
Qualified Supervision
144
•Safety Afloat
•Boat operation
•Accident prevention
•Accident response
•What else?
Qualified Supervision
First-Aid training recommended
144
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
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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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
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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
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• Learn basics on flat water
• Recognize differences
• Guided practice
• Keep unit trips within leaders’ competency
From Flat Water to Flowing Water
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