AY Honor Kayaking Requirements

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Kayaking

Skill Level

2

Year

2001

Version

31.10.2024

Approval authority

General Conference

Kayaking AY Honor.png
Kayaking
Recreation
Skill Level
123
Approval authority
General Conference
Year of Introduction
2001
See also




Prerequisite: Pathfinders working on this honor must first earn the Swimming - Intermediate honor.

1. Satisfy the examiner that you have knowledge of different types of kayaks (Slalom, river, touring, sea); the uses for each and the equipment necessary for safe kayaking (helmet, life jacket, sprayskirt, bow and stern loops, flotation in kayak).

2. Demonstrate an ability to enter and exit a kayak.

a. From a beach

b. From a pier or landing

c. From deep water

3. Demonstrate ability to complete the following strokes

a. Straight forward and backward paddle

b. Left and right turn by forward and back paddling

c. Draw (sweep) stroke

d. Support stroke

e. Cross current paddling


4. Explain the steps involved in Eskimo rolling and demonstrate the proper method of doing this.


5. Explain how to repair a hole in fiberglass

a. Permanently in a workshop (fiberglassing)

b. Emergency repair on the riverbank (duct tape)

6. After completing a minimum of 2 training sessions complete either

a. An overnight kayak trip
b. Two day trips (one including some white water)