BSA Aquatics Supervision

Paddle Craft Safety - Basic and River Canoeing/Kayaking

BSA Paddle Craft Safety expands Safety Afloat training to include the skills, as well as the knowledge, required for a unit leader to assess whether or not they are qualified to supervise a canoeing or kayaking activity.  Persons completing the training will have the opportunity to learn the skills to safely launch and maneuver a canoe or kayak along with planning and rescue techniques.

There are two modules of training for canoeing and/or kayaking: (1) Basic and (2) River (moving water). The training modules are open to any registered adult leader, Scout or Venturer, who is age 15 or older. The Basic Module Paddle Craft Safety is a prerequisite to the River (moving water) Module.

The trainings are conducted by council approved ACA instructors, takes roughly eight hours for each level and is valid for three years. You must be able to pass a swim check and be classified as a BSA swimmer to participate and pass the final written test to get the card and badge.

Dates/Times/Locations
Basic Module Saturday 9/28/24, 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Lost Pines Scout Reservation (Lindsay Lodge and Waterfront)
River Module Sunday 9/29/24, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lost Pines Scout Reservation (Lindsay Lodge) and Colorado River

Fees
$180 for both modules.  Includes Lunch for both days, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast.
Register by August 31st for the early bird rate of $150.

Bring your BSA medical form parts A, B (required), and C (if you have it), swimsuit, sunscreen, a long sleeve shirt for UV protection, towel, water shoes (not crocs). You may also wish to bring a wetsuit (optional).  River water temperature could be in the 70’s but air temps could be in the 60’s.

We will be camping near the training area so bring your personal camping gear if planning to stay.

For additional information, contact Dean Woodley at Liveoak-tx@protonmail.com, or Greg Stanton at gstanton66@gmail.com.