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Paddle Sports Awareness and Safety

Orientation - Council Office May 12, 2010 Outdoor Session - TBA June 5-6, 2010 Followup - Council Office June 9, 2010

 

This awareness course covers skills and techniques for planning and leading a successful paddling outing. Course topics include: Planning & Leadership, Types of Paddling, Equipment, Safety, Orienting the Paddler, Paddling Strokes & Techniques, Maneuvers and River Reading and Running as they relate to Paddle Sports Awareness. This course is open to all registered Scouting adults who have completed the HAT Core Course, can demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental strokes and can pass the swimming test. Parts A, B and C of the Annual Health and Medical Record is required for each adult.

 

The cost is $95 and limited to the first 18 who sign up.

 

Registration now for the 2010 course. Your details and payment will be processed by our secure server, and you will receive a printable confirmation. Alternatively, you can still send in a paper registration form to the Council Office.

 

Contact Keith Gale at keith_gale@hotmail.com or (925) 672-3592 if you have questions.

 

Course Syllabus

 

Water Safety

• Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat

Types of Paddling

• Flatwater
• Moving Water
• White water

Equipment

• Clothing and Gear
• Boats - Parts and Design
• Paddles - Parts and Design
• Accessory Equipment
• Rescue Gear

Safety

• Stretching and Warm-ups
• Basic Safety Considerations
• Basic Water Hazards
• Rescue Principles and Types
• Immersion Hypothermia

Orienting the Paddler

• Balance and Trim
• Basic Stances
• Entries and Exits

Paddling Strokes, Maneuvers and Techniques for Moving Water

 

River Reading and Running

• Fundamentals of River Currents
• Effects of Obstacles
• International Scale of River Difficulty
• River Reading Responsibilities
• Running the River