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Canoeing - Scouting

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the front part of the canoe?

a)

Fore

b)

Aft

c)

Gunwale

d)

Dynamite Carrier

2.

What is the name of the back part of the Canoe?

a)

Aft

b)

Fore

c)

Paddle

d)

Amidships

3.

At which time can a non-swimmer canoe according to the BSA Saftey-Afloat plan?

a)

When in a canoe with an adult who is swimmer certified.

b)

When in a canoe with the president.

c)

When bringing over 50 pounds of gear in your canoe.

d)

When traveling in areas where all rapids are below class 2.

4.

When Canoeing it is still important to follow the buddy system.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is another name for a life jacket?

a)

Personal Flotation Device or PFD

b)

Interwoven Floating Equipment or IFE

c)

Padded Water Defenses or PWD

d)

Adjustable Flotation Gear or AFG

6.

What action should you take in case of a thunderstorm?

a)

Bring the boat around aft and begin paddling backwards.

b)

Bring all craft ashore and wait 30 minutes after the last indication of lightning.

c)

Abandon craft and swim to shore with your life jacket surrounding your left leg.

d)

Conquer the universe with splashing water.

7.

What allows you to move forward while in a Canoe?

a)

Paddle/Oar

b)

Oats

c)

Engine

d)

Steam Engine

8.

Which side is the Starboard?

a)

Right

b)

Left

c)

Front

d)

Back

9.

Which side is Port Side?

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

e)

b a Start

10.

BONUS: What is the phrase used to remember the order to try to get someone out of the water?

a)

Reach Row Throw Go

b)

Row Throw Reach Go

c)

Drop Anchor, Grab Person

d)

Boat Float

11.

If you could explode the world what toothpaste would you use while doing it?

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