Boat Rules
At any point is it okay to stand up in a canoe?
No, you should never be standing at any point when the canoe is in or out of the water.
Who should you get your life jacket checked by?
A life guard ( Not all rec staff are life guards)
Bill's Place Guards are:
Mr. Delbert, Mr. Jones, Ms. Burks and Mr. Dennis, Ms. Kk, Mr. Mills
How do you signal for help?
Wave your paddle in the air to notify the lifeguard you need help.
what is the T-grip?
The top part of the handle where you grip with your non-dominant hand.
How many miles was the longest canoe trip?
2,200 Miles along the Mississippi river.
When you encounter Wildlife in or out of the water what should you do?
wave to it
say hello
and most importantly leave it alone DO NOT touch it.
What type of shoes should I be wearing to go canoeing.
Closed toe shoes.
What do you do if you drop your paddle in the water?
Have your partner wave theirs in the air and yell for the lifeguard to come and assist you. If your partner also drops their paddle wave your hands in the air to signal help. NEVER lean over the side to grab your paddle.
How do you move forward?
Toes to hips
What are 3 types of activities we do down at the lake?
Battleship
Boat Tag
Boat Races
What is considered the Training Zone at the lake?
The zone is within eyesight of both lifeguards, youth must be within 10 boat lengths from the lifeguard.
True or False:
It is 100% okay to get out of the canoe by myself?
False, always wait for rec staff and the life guard to come and assist you.
How do you communicate with your partner in the the canoe?
Speak loud and clear. Never turn around to talk to your partner.
What is the J stroke?
You draw a "J" in the water and it's the quickest way for you to turn around.
When did canoeing first appear in the Olympics?
1924 in Paris
What happens if you flip a canoe?
You must swim back to land with your canoe, and you will not be allowed back at the lake.
How should you enter the canoe?
sit down on the dock, put your feet in and use the sides of the canoe to slide yourself onto the middle of the seat.
what do you do when the lifeguard or rec staff tells you to return to the dock?
Follow first prompts and start making your way back to the dock
How do you move backwards?
Hips to toes
what do you think the average speed a canoe can go?
3mph
When should you be wearing your life jacket?
Always, you cannot stand on the sand or dock without a life jacket on your person.
Where should you stand while listening to group expectations?
On the grass area while waiting for staff to give further instructions.
What do you do when your partner is getting anxious in the canoe?
Signal for help from the lifeguard, speak calmly to your partner and wait for help to get you back to shore.
What happens if you and your partner paddle on the same side?
You turn the canoe in the opposite direction you are paddling on.
Where was canoeing developed?
By Native Americans in the Caribbean Islands