AY Honors/Canoeing - Advanced/Requirements

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Note: Check with your Conference/Union/Division for insurance riders that may be necessary before embarking on the prescribed trips.

1. Earn the Canoeing Honor

2. Define flat water, class one, class two, class three and class four.

a. Flat water

b. Quick water

c. Class I

d. Class II

e. Class III

f. Class IV

3. Make a list of personal equipment needed for the trip.

4. Make a list of group equipment needed for the trip.

5. Make a list of emergency equipment needed for the trip.

6. Make a personal first aid kit.

7. Explain what cautions you should take on lakes when it is windy.

8. Demonstrate canoeing safety signals.

9. Plan the route for a 4-day canoe trip, including the following information:

a. Obtain a map of the waterways you plan to use.

b. Contact the Forest Service or park headquarters for the area you will be going to for any necessary permits (example: fire, camping and canoeing).

c. If needed, make arrangements for your vehicle to be shuttled or for someone to return you to your vehicle. (There are guide services that will perform this for a fee.)

d. Find out if you will be charged camping fees for the area you are going to camp.

e. Plan the number of miles you will canoe each day and where you plan to camp. (Remember you will not be the only ones on the water)

f. Find places to visit and things to see.

g. Make notes where portages are and how long they are.

10. Plan a menu for the 4 day canoe trip. Considering distances and portages, work to keep your food light weight for easier transporting.

11. Make a portage of ¼ mile or more. You must portage your canoe and your gear yourself or with the help of your partner.

12. Do both of the following:

a. Take a preparatory overnight canoe trip with your group, practicing the skills you are learning in this honor to make it a successful trip.

b. Take a canoe trip of at least 4 days on the water, using the skills you have learned in this honor to make it a successful trip.

13. While on your 4-day canoe trip, do one of the following:

a. Take pictures of your trip, including pictures of nature. Make a presentation of a selection of these pictures to a group upon your return.

b. Journal your trip, including spiritual lessons you have encountered and what you have observed in nature while on the trip. Share some of your insights with a group upon your return.

14. Lead out in a worship, as an individual or a group, during an overnight canoe trip. If possible, use illustrations from nature in your worship thought.