Canoeing - Scouting

What is the name of the front part of the canoe?

• Fore

• Aft

• Gunwale

• Dynamite Carrier

What is the name of the back part of the Canoe?

• Aft

• Fore

• Paddle

• Amidships

At which time can a non-swimmer canoe according to the BSA Saftey-Afloat plan?

• When in a canoe with an adult who is swimmer certified.

• When in a canoe with the president.

• When bringing over 50 pounds of gear in your canoe.

• When traveling in areas where all rapids are below class 2.

When Canoeing it is still important to follow the buddy system.

• True

• False

What is another name for a life jacket?

• Personal Flotation Device or PFD

• Interwoven Floating Equipment or IFE

• Padded Water Defenses or PWD

• Adjustable Flotation Gear or AFG

What action should you take in case of a thunderstorm?

• Bring the boat around aft and begin paddling backwards.

• Bring all craft ashore and wait 30 minutes after the last indication of lightning.

• Abandon craft and swim to shore with your life jacket surrounding your left leg.

• Conquer the universe with splashing water.

What allows you to move forward while in a Canoe?

• Paddle/Oar

• Oats

• Engine

• Steam Engine

Which side is the Starboard?

• Right

• Left

• Front

• Back

Which side is Port Side?

• Up

• Down

• Left

• Right

• b a Start

BONUS: What is the phrase used to remember the order to try to get someone out of the water?

• Reach Row Throw Go

• Row Throw Reach Go

• Drop Anchor, Grab Person

• Boat Float