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Canoe Skills for the Delaware River

Canoe Skills for the Delaware River. Troop 368. Goals:. Introduce you to canoe skills Parts of a canoe/paddle Paddle a canoe Types of canoe strokes Some things to look for on the river How to safely get in, get out and perform a T-rescue with a canoe. Needs to Canoe .

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Canoe Skills for the Delaware River

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  1. Canoe Skills for the Delaware River Troop 368

  2. Goals: • Introduce you to canoe skills • Parts of a canoe/paddle • Paddle a canoe • Types of canoe strokes • Some things to look for on the river • How to safely get in, get out and perform a T-rescue with a canoe

  3. Needs to Canoe • Pass BSA ‘Swimmers Test’ • PFD (Provided by Troop) • Paddle (Provided by Troop) • Canoe (Provided by Troop) • Bag Lunch in waterproof container • Canteen with water – 2 quarts • Sun block • Eye glass/Sunglasses string • Water guns

  4. What to wear? • Bathing Suit/T-shirt • Shoes that can get wet/Aquasocks/Tevas • Rain Gear? • Sun block? • Hat?

  5. BSA Safety Afloat Boy Scout Boating Activities • Qualified Supervision • 2 adult leaders trained in Safety afloat/CPR, BSA Life Guard • Physical Fitness • Completed and an updated Health Form • Swimming Ability • Everyone must be a BSA ‘Swimmer’ • Personal Flotation Equipment • Properly fitted US Coast Guard approved PFDs • Buddy System • Have a ‘Buddy Boat’

  6. BSA Safety Afloat cont. • Skills Proficiency • Must have a skills training session • Planning • Float Plan – map of Canoeing area • Local Rules – obtain permission to use private property • Notification – Float plan to Council HQ (let them and parents know where we are – just in case something happens) • Weather • Contingencies • Equipment • All equipment in good shape, fitted to canoer

  7. BSA Safe Swim DefenseBoy Scout Swimming • Qualified Supervision • Experienced adult supervising all water activities • Physical Fitness • Evidence of Fitness from your Dr. – Medical Form • Safe Area • Inspect area for hazards and mark swim area • Lifeguards on duty • Trained Lifeguards on duty when anyone is swimming

  8. BSA Safe Swim Defense cont. • Lookout • Someone viewing all swimmers • Ability Groups • Each swimmers ability is limited to the swimming area that suits his ability • Swimmer, Beginner, and non-Swimmer • Buddy System • Scouts never swim alone, swim with a buddy at all times • Discipline • Scouts respect the rules and follow directions from Lifeguards

  9. PFDs • PFD = Personal Flotation Device or Life Jacket • PFDs Must be worn at all times on the River.. No exceptions!! • Our type Jacket style • straps must be tightened

  10. The canoe

  11. The paddle

  12. Paddles • Choose the correct paddle size: • Blade to the ground/The grip should be to your chin • Do not drag your paddle or paddle blade on the ground. • To push off – use your grip side.. NOT YOUR blade side!!!

  13. Bailers • Get small amount of water out of your canoe while canoeing

  14. Waterproof containers • Carry Lunch in a waterproof container: • ZipBloc bags • Aquabag • Ammo box • Plastic bags tied with a rubber band/knot • Anything in the canoe should be tied to the thwarts.

  15. Putting the canoe into the water

  16. Getting into a canoe

  17. Getting into a canoe cont.

  18. Always kneel Always kneel in a canoe – keeps your gravity low and keeps the momentum going.

  19. Paddle Stroke – “J” Stroke • The “J” Stroke

  20. Paddle Strokes – “Drawstroke”

  21. Paddle Strokes – “Backstroke”

  22. Paddle Strokes – “Pry”

  23. Paddle Strokes – “Pushaway”

  24. Paddling Art • Use the whole blade of the paddle • Use your arms and not your back • Don’t let go until the stroke is complete • Long, smooth and steady strokes • Feather your paddle • Keep your momentum

  25. Paddle Positions • Paddler in the Stern (rear) steers and moves the canoe • Paddler in the Bow (front) moves the canoe.

  26. Reading the River

  27. Reading the River

  28. Reading the River

  29. Reading the River

  30. Reading the River

  31. Reading the River

  32. Reading the River

  33. Reading the River

  34. Reading the River

  35. Reading the River

  36. Reading the River

  37. Floating downstream Legs faced down stream, use your arms to steer. Do not ATTEMPT TO stand up!!!

  38. Rescue a Swimmer

  39. Get back into the canoe

  40. T-Rescue

  41. T-Rescue cont.

  42. Getting out of the Canoe

  43. Things to Remember • Always wear your PFD • Always listen to your Guides/BSA Lifeguards • Never get in front of the lead canoe • Feet downstream if you are in the water – do not stand up. • Have FUN!

  44. Questions • Any questions??

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