Overview
The Basic course expands Safety Afloat training to include the skills, as well as the knowledge, needed for a unit leader to confidently supervise canoeing or kayaking excursions on flat water. The River modules extend that introduction to moving water.
Who Can Earn This Award?
Earned by Scouting America members, Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers and adult leaders in these programs. The minimum age is 15 years old.
How To Get the Award
Purchased by instructors to present upon completion of the course
Supply Item Description & Uniform Placement
Round patch with blue border and white background; “SCOUITNG AMERICA AQUATICS SUPERVISION PADDLE CRAFT SAFETY” text; worn on swim trunks, left-leg side. Rocker segments for “BASIC KAYAKING”, “BASIC CANOEING”, “RIVER KAYAKING”, AND “RIVER CANOEING” for specific versions of the training.
Supply/BIN Item Number
Emblem, SKU: 664376
Basic Kayaking Emblem, SKU: 639668
Basic Canoeing Emblem, SKU: 639669
River Kayaking Emblem, SKU: 639666
River Canoeing Emblem, SKU: 639667
