Canoeing

Requirements

Note:  The adventurer must be accompanied by an instructor at all times.

  • Earn the Swimming I award.
  • Row for a distance of 50 meters; turn right and left, always maintaining the oars on the same side of the canoe.
  • Jump from the canoe into water in such a way that the boat remains dry; return to the canoe, making sure water does not get in the canoe.
  • Know what the prow is and what the stern of the canoe is and learn to maintain stability in a canoe that is being shaken by the water.
  • Know how to prepare for canoeing:
    • Know how to dress appropriately.
    • Know what precautions to take in different climate circumstances.
Adventure Awards Book