what constitutes a safe swimming area
Swimming in clear water over 12 feet deep, in turbid water over 8 feet deep, or in flowing water may be allowed if all participants wear properly fitted, Coast Guard–approved what?
what are life jackets
All activity afloat must be what? by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of those in his or her care and who is trained in and committed to compliance with the nine points of BSA Safety Afloat
what is supervised
those who do not take or fail a swim test are known as
what are non swimmers
if at a pool you would alert this person if someone in the water is in trouble
what is a lifegaurd?
if a person is not breathing you should check their what for obstruction?
what is the throat
There must be what? kind of areas for all participating ability groups to enter and leave the water?
what are safe areas
A complete what? history is required of all participants as evidence of fitness for boating activities
what is health
to be a beginner one must swim a distance of how long? including one sharp turn
what is 50 feet
if a lifeguard is not present and you are unable to help, who should you call?
who are GHOSTBUSTERS/911?
before anything else you should call who?
what is 911?
what? is permitted only into clear, unobstructed water from heights no greater than 40 inches. Water depth must be at least 7 feet.
what is diving
Operation of any boat on a float trip is limited to youth and adults who have completed Scouting America’s what? classification test
what is swimmer
what are the different levels of swimmer?
what are non swimmer, beginner and swimmer
if a person in the water is unreachable and in trouble you should attempt to throw them a what?
what is a floatation device/rope?
to check if they are alive, you should do what
what is checking their pulse?
Participants should be moved from the water to a position of safety whenever lightning or thunder threatens. Wait at least how long? after the last lightning flash or thunder before leaving shelter
what is a period of 30 minutes
Proper what? is necessary to ensure a safe, enjoyable exercise afloat. All whats? should include a scheduled itinerary, notification of appropriate parties, communication arrangements, contingencies in case of foul weather or equipment failure, and emergency response options.
what are plans
at the upcoming pool party you must be what level of swimmer to go in the deep end
what is swimmer
if you can't reach them and are not able to throw something to them you should send a rescue what?
what is a rescue swimmer?
if they have no pulse, you should start what?
what are chest compressions?
Comfortable water temperature for swimming is near 80 degrees. Activity in water that is what temperature? or less should be of limited duration and closely monitored for negative effects of chilling.
what is 70 degrees
All what? must be suitable for the activity, be seaworthy, and float if capsized. All what? and equipment must meet regulatory standards, be properly sized, and be in good repair. Spares, repair materials, and emergency gear must be carried as appropriate. Life jackets and paddles must be sized to the participants
what are crafts
during the bsa swimmer test you must swim for how many yards? backstroke for how many yards? and rest by doing what?
what are 25, 75 and floating
what is offering them something to grab?
after chest compressions you should tilt their head back and give what?
what are rescue/safety breaths