KAYAKING Prepared. For Life.174;（皮划艇,准备。）.pdf

KAYAKING BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MERIT BADGE SERIES KAYAKING “Enhancing our youths’ competitive edge through merit badges” Requirements 1. Do the following: a. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in kayaking activities, including weather and water-related hazards, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. b. Review prevention, symptoms, and first-aid treatment for the following injuries or illnesses that can occur while kayaking: blisters, cold-water shock and hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, dehydration, sunburn, sprains, and strains. c. Review the BSA Safety Afloat policy. Explain to your counselor how this applies to kayaking. 2. Before doing requirements 3 through 8, successfully complete the BSA swimmer test: Jump feetfirst 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 floating. 3. Do the following: a. Review the characteristics of life jackets most appropriate for kayaking and understand why one must always be worn while paddling. Then demonstrate how to select and fit a life jacket for kayaking. b. Review the importance of safety equipment such as a signal device, extra paddle, sponge, bilge pump, and throw bag. 4. Do the following: a. Name and point out the major parts of a kayak. b. Review the differences in the design between recreational,