Voyageur Fall 2020 (Youth Training)
Event Details
VOYAGEUR
Canoe Training for Youth
The Voyageur Canoe Training Program is launching a new and exciting training program designed specifically for our scouting youth. The focus will be on training youth in proper canoeing techniques, trip planning, navigation principles, and the skills necessary for leading and executing a high adventure canoe trip with their units. The program will replicate the highly successful adult program that has been in operation in the Crossroads Council since the early 1960s. Participation will be open to all registered youth 14 years or older (13 years with recommendation by the youth’s unit leader).
Requirements:
- Be a registered Scout
- Be 14 or 13 with Scoutmaster recommendation
- Be qualified at the "swimmer level"
- Current BSA physical, parts A and B
- Parent/guardian permission form
- Waiver of liability for Indianapolis Sailing Club (filled out on site)
What's covered?
- Canoe Safety & Skills Instruction
- Basic & intermediate strokes
- Canoe/paddle nomenclature
- Reading water
- Navigation principles
- Portage & carry techniques
- First Aid recommendations
- Loading & unloading techniques
- Map & compass basics
- Knots
- Trip planning
- Equipment selection
- Training regime
- Water rescues
- Life jacket policies
- On water communications
- Canoeing MB
Contact
When & Where
Weekend 1 - Aug. 29-30
Camp Belzer
Friday 08-28-2020 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 08-30-2020 4:00 PM ET Past
Weekend 2- Sept. 11-13
Camp Belzer
Friday 08-28-2020 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 08-30-2020 4:00 PM ET Past
Camp Belzer
Friday 08-28-2020 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 08-30-2020 4:00 PM ET Past
Map of SessionWeekend 2- Sept. 11-13
Camp Belzer
Friday 08-28-2020 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 08-30-2020 4:00 PM ET Past
