Kayaker
Complete the requirements below:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the following:
- The parts of a kayak.
- Removing water from a kayak.
- Proper paddling techniques including feathering.
- The value of warm up and warm down exercises.
- Complete Personal Safety Training, Rescue & Survival Training and Flotation Device Training conducted by a recognised body/authority.
- Demonstrate an ability to complete the following:
- Launching from beach.
- Forward and back paddling.
- Stopping in both directions.
- Sweep strokes.
- 180 and 360 degree turns.
- Disembarking.
- Capsize drill.
- Take part in a kayaking activity with other Scouts.
Notes
Reference should be made to the Activity Rules in chapter nine of Policy, Organisation and Rules and the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
