Aquatic Skills
Anytime around open water, or in a pool, or on a watercraft. Especially when the swimming capabilities are not strong.
When is a PFD or Lifejacket used?
The weather network, newspaper, radio, TV
Where to obtain a weather forecast?
Detecting hot spot or blisters early
treating blisters
changing shoes
proper footware
keeping feet clean
having dry socks
How to care for your feet while outdoors?
Keeps someone afloat in water if they have fallen in, flipped their vessel or have troubles swimming
What is a PFD or Lifejacket?
Bacteria, Germs, Algae, Salt Water, Oil/ gas and more. Can cause sickness
Why you should not directly drink the water you are sailing on?
Breathing through a tube which the end stays above the water and having goggles in order to see. Sometimes flippers are used on feet
What is snorkel gear?
Planning Ahead and Preparing, Travel on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What you Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, Be Considerate of Others
What are the 7 principles of Leave No Trace?
Not giving the person anything to eat or drink, finding out what was ingested, calling 902-470-8161 or 911, advising a Scouter
How to care for someone who has ingested poison?
Staying away from the edge, wearing a PFD/life jacket, wearing proper footwear, keeping off of unstable banks, avoiding slippery rocks, and more!
What are some safety rules for being around water?
PFD per person
Signaling device
Paddle
Bailer
Buoyant heavy line
What is the equipment required by Transport Canada to have in a sailboat?
Lobster, Shark, Cod, Whale, Tuna, and more!
What are animals found in the ocean?
Canada Food Guide, Cook books, previous events, Scouters, Chefs, Parents and more!
How to plan a balanced meal/menu?
Using sun block/screen, wearing a large brim hat, applying sun screen often, finding shade.
How to avoid sun burns?
Blade, tip, neck, shaft, handle, etc
hull, bow, stern, bum rest, etc
Parts of a Paddle and watercraft
Stay with boat
make noise to get attention
count to five and take a breathe
hand on to vessel
follow instructions of rescuer
What to do if your sailboat capsizes?
Some examples are hypothermia, drowning, sunburn and animal encounters.
Using the buddy system, wearing exposure protection, and staying out of/limiting time in cold conditions
What are some common water safety risks and how to avoid them?
A decrease in the core body temperature (below 35 Celsius) vs an increase in core body temperature (above 37.8 Celsius)
What is Hypothermia vs Hyperthermia?
STOP DROP ROLL
What to do if you are on fire?
constant shivering, tiredness, low energy, blue lips, fast breathing
What are signs/symptoms of hypothermia?
Rope attached to secure the bow or stern to the dock. Can be used for towing, mooring, rescue or more.
What is a painter?
Someone wildly flapping their arms and gasping for air as distress signs. Calling 911 and getting a Scouter
What are signs of a panicked swimmer/snorkeler?
Identifying broken gear, advising Scouters on the condition of first aid kits, replacing or repairing kits.
How do you audit emergency equipment for camp?
Hug a Tree
What to do if lost in the woods?
Having all vessels come together and hold on to each other. Used to discuss upcoming plans, issues, in an emergency, to relay information and more
What is a raft-up and its uses?
Where they are going
When they will return
who is going
where is the closest aid (can contact info)
Other ERP info
What is a float plan?