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Dec 18, 2015
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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
to be continued . . . elsewhere
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