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BSA Aquatics: Safety Afloat Training Guide

Learn the essentials of safe water activities with the BSA Aquatics Safety Afloat Training Guide. This comprehensive resource covers supervision, health considerations, boating skills, and safety measures to ensure a secure aquatic experience for all participants. From swim classification tests to boating basics and emergency response, this guide equips leaders with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful aquatic program.

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BSA Aquatics: Safety Afloat Training Guide

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  1. Purpose

  2. Purpose All activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of those in his or her care

  3. Purpose All activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of those in his or her care , and is . . . trained in . . . Safety Afloat.

  4. Purpose . . . That supervisor must be skilled in the safe operation of the craft for the specific activity, knowledgeable in accident prevention, and prepared for emergency situations.

  5. Prerequisites • Current Safety Afloat training • At least 15 years old • Submit health review • Complete swimmer test

  6. Text Section I – Intro to BSA Aquatics Chapter 1: Qualified Supervision Chapter 2: BSA Aquatics Chapter 3: Safety First Chapter 4: Health Considerations Chapter 5: Swim Classification Tests Section III – Boating Skills & Safety Chapter 12: Safety Afloat Chapter 13: Life Jackets Chapter 14: Cold Water Survival Chapter 15: Boating Basics Chapter 16: Canoeing Skills Chapter 17: Kayaking Skills Chapter 19: Paddling on Flowing Water Chapter 20: Whitewater Chapter 21: Float Trip Preparation

  7. Requirements 307

  8. Requirements • Written exam 43, 278

  9. Requirements • Written exam • Personal-safety skills • Boat-handling skills • Group-safety skills

  10. Requirements Skill Components and Expectations

  11. Schedule

  12. Questions ?

  13. Safe Swim Defense Qualified Supervision Health Review Safe Area Response Personnel Ability Groups Lookout Buddy System Discipline 24, Ch6

  14. Safe Swim Defense Qualified Supervision Health Review Safe Area Response Personnel Ability Groups Lookout Buddy System Discipline 306

  15. Safety Afloat Qualified Supervision Personal Health Review Swimming Ability Life Jackets Buddy System Skill Proficiency Planning Discipline Equipment 24, Ch12

  16. Why?

  17. Why?

  18. Qualified Supervision • For float trip with 8 Scouts, how many trained adults over 21 are required? • Total trained leaders required? • How many for 25 Scouts? • How many for 25 Cub Scouts? 146

  19. Qualified Supervision • Safety Afloat • Boat operation • Accident prevention • Accident response • What else? First-Aid training recommended 146

  20. Personal Health Review 31

  21. Personal Health Review • Review histories • Prepare • Recent conditions • Accommodate 33

  22. Personal Health Review Is physician approval needed for all boating activities? What medical indication absolutely prohibits boating? What medical conditions may limit boating? Why should medical records be carried on overnights?

  23. Swimming Ability Are unit leaders allowed to conduct swim tests? 37

  24. Swimming Ability Swimmer requirements? Nonswimmers & beginners allowed on float trips? Nonswimmers & beginners allowed to paddle? What’s appropriate for units with a large percentage of poor swimmers? 146

  25. Life Jackets 151

  26. Life Jackets Everyone, all the time! 147

  27. Life Jackets 147

  28. Life Jackets vest type manual inflatable auto inflatable special use flotation aid offshore vest TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE V belt pack inflatable children's inflatable hybrid vest type flotation aid children’s life jacket float coat mesh camo paddling jacket

  29. Buddy System 147

  30. Buddy System 147

  31. Skill Proficiency Minimum training? 147

  32. Skill Proficiency Training resources? 147

  33. Skill Proficiency Whitewater Classification Class II: Novice Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels evident without scouting. Occasional easy maneuvering to miss rocks and medium- sized waves. Unassisted swimmers seldom injured. 148

  34. Skill Proficiency Whitewater options 148

  35. Planning 148

  36. Equipment 149

  37. Planning & Equipment • Who? • Where? • Transportation? • Itinerary? • Gear? • Contingencies?

  38. Discipline 150

  39. From Flat Water to Flowing Water Lake River 203

  40. From Flat Water to Flowing Water • Learn basics on flat water • Recognize differences • Guided practice • Keep unit trips within leaders’ competency ? NOT HERE 203

  41. Water Level 61

  42. Water Level

  43. Hydraulics 205

  44. A’ A A A’ Meanders 62

  45. B’ B B’ B Meanders 62

  46. Meanders

  47. Meanders

  48. Meanders

  49. Strainers 205

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