CODE HELP • Register • Search • Gallery • Calendar • FAQ • Memberlist • Usergroups • Log in Home Beavers Cubs Scouts Venturers Leaders Watercraft Badge          Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Wolf Cub Badges » Green Star View previous topic View next topic Watercraft Badge Message  Watercraft Badge Describe six different types of watercraft. Correctly name and point out six different parts of a watercraft. Explain and show the correct way to choose and wear a lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Demonstrate how to safely enter, change places in and exit a boat, showing how to move calmly and keep your weight low and centered. Know how to behave in a boat. Describe the signs of dangerous weather and water conditions for boating, and what to do when you see them. Demonstrate the following: Identify three examples of good throwing assists. Be able to throw a throwing assist (without a line) to a person at least two meters away. Demonstrate the following: While wearing your PFD, curl up in a ball to form the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP) to stay warm in the water. With a small group who are all wearing PFDs, huddle together to make the HUDDLE position to keep you and others warm in the water. Know the importance of staying with your boat if you fall out or tip over. With a buddy or adult, launch a boat and row, paddle or sail in a straight line for 50 meters; turn and come back. Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:01 pm   Here are some resources to help you earn this badge. Wikipedia, Watercraft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watercraft Boating Safety http://www.boatingsafety.com/lifejack.htm The H.E.L.P. Position http://www.pwcsafetyschool.com/newmexico/hb_46.html Canoe Skills http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/1066/528canoeskills.html Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:12 pm Display posts from previous:  All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year  Oldest FirstNewest First         Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Wolf Cub Badges » Green Star All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to:  Select a forum Scout Talk----------------News-- Group NewsEvents-- Event Activities-- Event ReportsParent InformationScouting Resources-- Scouting & How-To Information-- Knots, Knots, and more KnotsTrainingARCHIVES Fun for All----------------Songs-- Gross and Fun Songs-- Mellow Slow Songs-- Songs for Grace-- Action Songs-- Seasonal SongsSkits-- Easy Skits-- Intermediate Level Skits-- Fully Involved SkitsCheers & Chants-- Chants-- Announcements...-- CheersGames-- Wide Spread Out, Lots of Room Games-- Water Games-- Quick and Easy Games-- Team Games-- Obstacle Course Games-- Memory Games-- Fun or Steam Off Games-- Strategy Games-- Races & Relays-- Outdoor Games-- Nature Hunts-- Indoor Games-- Flashlight GamesCrafts-- Easy Crafts-- Intermediate Level Crafts-- Fully Involved CraftsExperiments-- Easy Experiments-- Intermediate Level Experiments-- Fully Involved ExperimentsCool Snacks-- Campfire Snacks-- Hiking Snacks Leaders----------------Leader Resources-- General Information-- Event Planning-- Group Meeting Minutes-- Scouting Location Info-- Program Sharing Ideas-- Leader Pocket Pieces-- Woodbadge1 Program Resources Beavers----------------Beaver Resources-- Colony Jump Start Programs-- GAMSOCS - GAMES-- GAMSOCS - PLAY ACTING-- GAMSOCS - MUSIC-- GAMSOCS - STORY TELLING-- GAMSOCS - OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES-- GAMSOCS - CRAFTS-- GAMSOCS - SPIRITUALITY-- COLONY WB1 TRAINING MATERIAL Cubs----------------Cub Resources-- Pack Jumpstart ProgramsWolf Cub Badges-- Black Star-- Blue Star-- Green Star-- Tawny Star-- Red Star-- Purple Star-- Specialty Badges Scouts----------------Scout Resources-- Chief Scout Voyageur-- Chief Scout Pathfinder-- Chief Scout Outdoor Activities-- Chief Scout Background Material-- Troop Jumpstart Programs-- Year Round Camper-- City of Ottawa Camp Programs-- Magic In Campfires Venturers----------------Venturer Resources You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group Design by Freestyle XL / Flowers Online.