Safety and First Aid
What is the most common first aid issue that might occur while on the water (hint: what happens when you don't use sunscreen)?
Sunburn
Right side of the canoe
Starboard
What is the top of the paddle called?
Grip
What should you store all of your equpiment away from?
Sunlight
What does PFD stand for?
Personal flotation device
Where is the most common location to get blisters while canoeing and how can you prevent this?
Hands; wear gloves
Front of the canoe
Bow
What is the long, straight part of the paddle called?
What should you do after every use of your canoe and paddle?
Rinse with fresh water
What is the best kind of life jacket for canoeing?
Type III PFD
How many Nalgenes should you drink while on the water?
5 a day
Left side of the canoe
What is the wide, flat part at the end of the paddle called?
Blade
What common damage might your paddle have?
Splinters, rough spots, cracks
What are the three reasons you should wear a life jacket while canoeing?
Safety, unexpected situations, required by BSA
How should you treat cold-water shock and hypothermia?
Get victim out of water, remove wet clothes and warm them up gradually
Stern
What part of the paddle enters the water first during a stroke?
Tip
What could happen to your canoe if you didn't dry it out properly?
Mold/mildew
What are the characteristics you should look for when selecting a life jacket? (100 points for each correct answer)
Buoyancy, proper fit, comfort, visibilty
What are the basic principles of BSA Safety Afloat (50 pts for each correct answer)
Qualified supervision, personal health review, swimming ability, life jackets, buddy system, skill proficiency, planning, equipment, discipline
Part of the canoe designed to help you carry it on shore
Yoke
What two parts of the paddle connect at the throat?
Blade and shaft
What should you do when you find rough spots on your paddle?
Sand them down
What are the 4 steps to fit a life jacket properly?
Put it on, adjust straps, check fit by lifting shoulder straps, test in water