CANOEING Boy Scouts of America（划独木舟,美国童子军）.pdfVIP

CANOEING BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MERIT BADGE SERIES CANOEING “Enhancing our youths’ competitive edge through merit badges” Requirements 1. Do the following: a. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in canoeing activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. b. Review prevention, symptoms, and frst-aid treatment for the following injuries or illnesses that could occur while canoeing: blisters, cold-water shock and hypothermia, dehydration, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, sprains, and strains. c. Discuss the BSA Safety Afoat policy. Tell how it applies to canoeing activities. 2. Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the BSA swimmer test: Jump feetfrst into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by foating. 3. Do the following: a. Name and point out the major parts of a canoe. b. Describe how the length and shape of a canoe affect its performance. c. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different materials used to make canoes. 4. Do the following: a. Name and point out the parts of a paddle. Explain the difference between a straight and bent-shaft paddle and when each is best used. b. Demonstrate how to size correctly a paddle for a paddler in a sitting position and a kneeling position. CANOEING 3