Paddle Craft Safety

Unit leaders conducting an activity must be skilled in the activity and able to respond appropriately in an emergency

• True

• False

Frequent, minor sunburn is a long-term as well as a temporary concern.

• True

• False

How many yards are required in the BSA swimmer classification test

(a)  

Life jackets must be worn by everyone during all small boat activities.

• True

• False

Which type life jacket is recommended for most recreational boating activities A. Type I – offshore life jacket B. Type II – nearshore buoyant vest C. Type III – flotation aid D. Type V – special-use device

• Type 1

• Type 2

• Type 3

• Type 4

• Type 5

After a canoe capsizes, boaters should generally abandon the boat and swim quickly to shore to prevent hypothermia.

• True

• False

While kayaking, power is applied through the paddle by rotating the torso.

• True

• False

The most general navigation rule for boats on a collision course is

• Red, right, returning

• Commercial boats yield to private boats

• More maneuverable yields to less maneuverable

• Boat on the right is always right

Canoeists should maintain three points of contact when moving in the boat.

• True

• False

If adequate preventive steps are in place, an activity can safely proceed without emergency response plans

• True

• False