Kayaking BSA Patch

Kayaking BSA


Requirements were REVISED effective January 1, 2019.

To see the changes which were made, Click here.


SWIM TRUNKS EMBLEM

The Kayaking, BSA Patch is NOT worn on the Uniform.
It is worn on the left side of the swim trunks.


Requirements

  1. Before fulfilling the following requirements, successfully complete the BSA Swimmer test.
  2. Do the following:
    1. Describe various types of kayaks and how they differ in design, materials, and purpose.
    2. Name the parts of the kayak you are using for this exercise.
    3. Demonstrate how to choose an appropriately sized kayak paddle and how to position your hands.
  3. Do the following:
    1. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat.
    2. Demonstrate how to select and properly fit a PFD.
    3. Explain the importance of safety equipment such as PFD's, air bags, grab loops, and helmets.
  4. Demonstrate your ability to aid yourself and others in the event of a capsize:
    1. Capsize your kayak in water at least seven feet deep, perform a wet exit if necessary, and swim the boat to shore.
    2. With assistance, if needed, ready the capsized craft for use.
    3. Show how to approach a capsized paddler in your kayak and tow them to shore.
    4. While upright in your kayak, right a capsized kayak, empty it of water, and assist the paddler aboard without returning to shore.
  5. As a solo paddler, demonstrate the following:
    1. Entering and launching a kayak from shore or dock.
    2. Landing or docking and exiting a kayak.
    3. Forward stroke
    4. Sweep stroke
    5. Reverse sweep
    6. Draw stroke
    7. Rudder stroke
    8. Back stroke
  6. As a solo paddler, do the following:
    1. Paddle forward in a reasonably straight line.
    2. Move the kayak sideways to the right and to the left.
    3. Pivot 360 degrees to the right and left.
    4. Stop the kayak.

NOTE TO SCOUTS:

This badge can be earned concurrently with the Kayaking Merit Badge but earning one does not automatically qualify the Scout as earning the other.

The Worksheets below contain information on, and can be used for, either or both the Kayaking BSA award and the Kayaking Merit Badge, and indicate which requirements correspond in whole or in part to requirements for the other award.

Worksheets for use in working on these requirements: Format
Word Format PDF Format

Source: SCOUTS BSA REQUIREMENTS 2019


Page updated on: May 08, 2022



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