Difference between revisions of "Paddling Skills by Topic"

1.1 I can jump into chest-deep water with my Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on.
1.3 I can explain what a PFD is for.
1.4 I can put on my PFD and know how it should fit.
1.7 I have demonstrated how to behave safely in my canoe or kayak.
1.8 I can explain why I should care for my PFD.
1.9 I can explain the risks of cold water.
1.10 I know how to contact the emergency services.

1.5 I can show where the bow and stern are in a canoe or kayak.
1.6 I can demonstrate the correct way to hold my paddle.
1.11 I can get in and out of my watercraft safely.

1.12 I have taken part in a short paddling adventure of at least one hour.

1.2 I can blow bubbles in the water for 10 seconds.

2.1 I can swim 25 metres with my PFD on.
2.2 I can explain the difference between a PFD and a life jacket.
2.5 I can identify the equipment Transport Canada requires me to have in my canoe or kayak.
2.6 I can explain the safety rules for being near water.
2.10 I can get help if I see somebody in difficulty on the water.
2.11 I am familiar with common whistle signals and when they would be used.
2.14 I am familiar with the signs and symptoms of mild hypothermia.

2.7 I can list the appropriate action I should take if I capsize in a canoe or kayak.
2.12 I have used a throw bag.
2.13 I can identify the parts of my watercraft and my paddle.

2.3 Before I launch my watercraft, I can show where I am allowed to go canoeing or kayaking.
2.4 I can explain why I should not drink the water from the lake or river I am paddling on until it has been filtered or treated.
2.8 I have explained some of the ways that paddling a canoe or kayak can have a negative impact on the environment where I am paddling.

2.15 I have taken part in an at least two paddling activities.

3.1 I can swim 100 metres with my PFD on using any stroke.
3.7 I know what the risks are for paddling in different weather conditions.
3.8 I can make a recognized distress signal.
3.10 I have helped a Stage 1 paddler learn to put his or her PFD on.

3.2 I know how to choose a paddle that is the correct size.
3.3 With help from my team or my Scouter, I can paddle my canoe or kayak forward a short way.
3.4 I have capsized a canoe while sitting in it.
3.5 I can get back into my canoe or kayak with help from someone in another watercraft if my watercraft capsizes.
3.9 I can throw a throw bag.

3.6 I know how and where to get the latest weather forecast for the area where I will be paddling.

3.11 I have taken part in two paddling activities.

4.1 I can demonstrate the HELP and Huddle positions while in the water wearing a PFD.
4.5 I have helped a Stage 2 paddler to explain the basic safety rules for being near water.
4.12 I can describe water and weather conditions that make paddling unsafe and can explain what to do if I encounter them while I am on the water.
4.14 I can identify three methods for helping someone in the water to reach safety and have demonstrated how to use them. (This can be demonstrated in open water or a swimming pool.)
4.17 I can explain what a float plan is.

4.8 By myself or with a paddling partner, I can paddle a canoe or kayak in a straight line going forward for at least 50 metres.
4.9 I can make my canoe or kayak turn in the direction I want it to turn.
4.10 I can demonstrate basic canoe strokes (forward, reverse, draw, pry, stop, j, sweep).
4.11 I can explain why my watercraft needs a painter and can attach one so that it is secure and readily available when I need it.
4.15 I can throw a throw bag so that someone in the water can reach it.

4.2 I can explain what clothing should be worn while canoe tripping.
4.6 I can explain the seven principles of Leave No Trace.

4.3 I can assist in launching and landing a canoe or kayak.
4.4 I can trade places with my paddling partner while on the water.

4.7 I have taken part in a canoe or kayak raft-up and can explain its uses.
4.16 I have taken part in and logged at least four paddling activities.
4.18 I have participated in at least one paddling activity of at least eight hours duration that includes making and eating a meal.

4.13 I can explain why canoes and kayaks are important to Canadian aboriginal people and the history of Canada.

5.2 I have helped prepare an emergency plan and a float plan with a more experienced paddler for one of the trips.
5.4 I can recognize the symptoms of weather-related injuries and know how to treat them.

5.5 I can demonstrate a self-rescue with my canoe or kayak.
5.7 I have participated in a canoe-over-canoe rescue as both the rescuer and the one being rescued.
5.11 I can assist Stage 3 paddlers to get back into their swamped watercraft.

5.3 I have participated in creating a menu for an overnight trip.
5.6 I can demonstrate how to pack my personal gear so that it will stay dry.
5.8 I can light a fire using no more than three matches.
5.9 I have made a personal survival kit as identified in the Field Guide for Canadian Scouting (pages 27–28).

5.14 I have attained at least the Paddle Canada Canoe Basic Skills level of paddling certification.

5.1 I have participated in at least two two-day paddling trips.
5.10 I can explain Scouts Canada’s guidelines for paddle sports.
5.12 I can help paddlers at Stage 1 identify the parts of their paddles and their canoes or kayaks.
5.13 I have completed and logged at least six days of backcountry paddling.

6.3 I know how to do rescue breathing with a victim who is in the water while I am in my canoe or kayak.
6.11 I know the limits of weather that are safe to paddle in.
6.17 I can explain how I can access emergency assistance while in the backcountry.

6.1 I can load my canoe with personal and group gear for a multi-day trip.
6.2 I have demonstrated several methods for ensuring that water is safe to drink.
6.5 I can create a gear list for the personal and group gear required on a four-day trip.
6.6 I can explain the features of a good campsite on a waterway.
6.7 I know how to find out the backcountry camping regulations in the area where I will be travelling.
6.8 I can explain how to deal with waste while traveling in the backcountry, including greywater, solid waste, food scraps and human waste.
6.9 I can read and understand a topographical map and can use it and a compass to tell where I am and where I am going while on a canoe trip.
6.10 I can recognize conditions that may precede bad weather.
6.16 With my paddling team, I can plan a healthy menu for our canoe adventure and can help prepare the meals we have planned.

6.4 I have attained at least Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem certification (or provincial equivalent where applicable).
6.13 I have taught at least one paddling skill, one paddling safety element and one paddling knowledge item to paddlers working on Stages 1–4.
6.14 I have explained the seven principles of Leave No Trace to a Stage 4 paddler.

6.12 I have completed and logged at least eight days of backcountry canoe tripping.
6.15 I have kept a journal of my canoe excursions that includes both details of the trip and my personal reflections.
6.18 I have completed at least one paddling trip that is four days, 50 km, and has a minimum of three different campsites and includes portages.

7.4 I always wear an approved paddling helmet when I paddle in rapids.
7.6 I know how to outfit a canoe for safety and comfort.
7.14 With my team, I have developed a hazard assessment and risk control plan detailing how we will deal with injuries, illness, loss of equipment and other potential emergencies on our trip.
7.15 With my team, I have developed a float plan for my canoe trip.
7.16 I know what items should be in a first aid kit for backcountry travel as per Transport Canada regulations.

7.1 I can efficiently and safely carry my canoe and my gear across a portage of a least 700 metres.

7.7 I know how to use basic tripping technology and understand the pros and cons of the devices I use.
7.8 I can show how and why the way I load my canoe will be different for different water conditions.
7.9 I understand the food requirements for canoe trippers and have prepared a nutritious and delicious menu for a multiday canoe trip.
7.10 I can use several different methods for cooking.

7.2 I have attained a minimum of Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Skills Intermediate Tandem level certification.
7.3 I have attained a minimum of Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem certification.
7.11 I have taught at least one paddling skill, one safety element and one knowledge item to paddlers working on Stage 4 or 5.
7.17 I have attained a minimum of Standard Level first aid training from an accredited agency. Standard level wilderness first aid is strongly recommended, but urban course is acceptable.

7.12 I have participated in 12 days of canoe tripping at Stage 7 and recorded the information in my trip log.
7.13 I have completed at least one canoe trip of at least six days duration, 100 km distance and a minimum of four campsites. The trip includes portages and/or Class 1 or 2 moving water.
7.18 I have helped to lead a Stage 5 overnight canoe expedition.
7.19 With my team, I can plan all the details for an overnight canoe trip (minimum two days) and have evaluated the trip afterwards to ensure that our planning was complete and appropriate.

7.5 I can explain the relative benefits of various types of canoe materials and designs.

8.3 I can recognize a rapid that is beyond my skill level to run.

8.2 I can inspect a rapid to determine the best lines for running it.
8.8 I can rescue a capsized loaded canoe and get the swimmers to safety.

8.9 I can explain the responsibilities of a trip leader. See requirement 8.7

8.4 I have attained Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Skills Intermediate Tandem certifications.
8.6 I have successfully completed a Paddle Canada Waterfront Canoeing Instructor course.
8.10 I have successfully completed an advanced wilderness first aid course of at least 40 hours duration (80 hours preferred) with a certified accreditation agency (St. John Ambulance, Red Cross or equivalent).
8.11 I have assisted in teaching a paddling course to Stage 5–6 paddlers.

8.1 I can plan and carry out a backcountry canoe trip with my team of at least 14 days, 250 km and a minimum of 11 different campsites.
8.5 I have completed and logged at least 25 days of canoe tripping at Stage 8.
8.7 While on my extended trip, I have been the designated trip leader for at least one day (Two Scouts—but not more than two—may share the trip leader role).

9.3 I know and follow the Transport Canada requirements for guided canoe trips.
9.4 I have completed all necessary paperwork for leading a trip, including float plan, emergency plan and Scouts Canada requirements.

9.1 I have completed instructor level certification in at least one Paddle Canada discipline.
9.5 I have successfully completed a swift water rescue course.
9.6 I can lead a group of Stage 6 or 7 paddlers on a multiday excursion.
9.7 I have taught at least two sanctioned Paddle Canada courses to Scouts working at Stage 5–8.

9.2 I have completed and logged at least 25 days of backcountry canoe tripping, which may include time spent leading trips for less-experienced paddlers.