Safety Afloat
Minimum age for adult supervisor.
21 years old
Front end of a canoe.
Bow
Flat water-pushing end.
Blade
Why keep weight low?
Prevents capsizing
Action if boat capsizes.
Stay with boat
Essential gear worn at all times afloat.
U.S. Coast Guard PFD
Back end of a boat.
Stern
Top handle of canoe paddle.
Grip
Number of contact points.
Three-point contact
First line rescue step.
Reach/Throw
Swim test required for afloat trips.
BSA Swimmer Test
Upper top edge of hull side.
Gunwale
Long center pole portion.
Shaft
Best position in rough water.
Kneeling
Cold water safety hazard.
Hypothermia
Safety rule pairing Scouts together.
Buddy System
Center bar contoured for portage.
Yoke
Kayak paddle blade count.
Two blades
Level waterline balance term.
Trim
Left side of a watercraft.
Port
Document filed detailing trip route.
Float Plan
Cross-bracing bar between gunwales.
Thwart
Oar mount on boat side.
Rowlock/Oarlock
Never stand up in this craft.
Canoe/Kayak
Right side of a watercraft.
Starboard