![]() ![]() Buddy System Similar to Safe Swim Defense PBuddy people PBuddy boatsĩ 6. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be worn by all persons engaged in activity on the open water rowing, canoeing, sailing, boardsailing, motorboating, waterskiing, rafting, tubing, and kayaking < Type II and III PFDs are recommended.Ĩ 5. Personal Floatation Devices Everyone Must Wear One! PPersonal Floatation Equipment < Properly fitted U.S. Note: These classification tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season.ħ 4. After completing the swim, rest by floating. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and include at least one sharp turn. 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. < Swimmers - passed the swimmer s test jump feet-first into water over the head in depth. ![]() Swimming Ability Key to Personal Safety PAbility < Those NOT a "swimmer" can ride as a passenger in A rowboat or motorboat with an adult "swimmer" A canoe, raft, or sailboat with an adult certified as a lifeguard or a lifesaver by a recognized agency Note: In all other circumstances, the person must be a swimmer to participate in an activity afloat. Physical Fitness Keep a Health History of Your Den, Pack or Troop! PRequire evidence of fitness < Complete health history (from physician, parent, or legal guardian) < Adjust all supervision, discipline, and protection to anticipate any potential risks associated with individual health conditions < Significant health conditions require proof of an examination by a physician Note: Those with physical disabilities can enjoy and benefit from aquatics if the handicaps are known and necessary precautions are taken.Ħ 3. Qualified Supervision No Small Committment! PAll activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who: < understands/accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of youth members in his or her care < is qualified in the watercraft skill and rescue trained < is trained/committed to BSA Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense and (at least one adult) certified in CPR < BSA ratio, 1 adults to 10 youth / Cub Scout 1 to 5 < (Minimum 2 adults) Note: It is strongly recommended that all units have at least one adult or older youth member currently certified as a BSA Lifeguard to assist in the planning and conduct of all swimming activity.ĥ 2. Always consult the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting.Ģ Safety Afloat Prerequisites! P Who can teach it? < any person authorized by the council including: a BSA Aquatics resource person a unit leader with aquatics skill or any other person with aquatics knowledge or experience whom the local council has approved PBefore going on any water trip of any kind: < Adult leaders must complete Safety Afloat Training < Have a Commitment Card:, No A, with them < Be dedicated to full compliance with all nine pointsģ The 9 Points of Safety Afloat Review Them Before Each Outting! P1. The developer assumes no liability for errors, inaccuracies or deviations in the content of this slide presentation from official BSA policy and/or Safety Afloat. Disclaimer: any use of this slide presentation should be done in conjunction with review of official BSA Safety Afloat. No material found here may be used or reproduced for commercial or other non-scouting purposes without the express permission of the developer. This presentation may be reproduced and used locally by Scouting volunteers for training purposes consistent with the programs of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) or other Scouting and Guiding Organizations. 1 BSA Safety Afloat Developed by Rich Diesslin, BSA Lifeguard, May, 2000 Copyright (c) 2000, Rich Diesslin, all rights reserved. ![]()
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