Paddle Craft Safety

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

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

How many yards are required in the BSA swimmer classification test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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