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In
addition to the BSA Kayak Award we can also help your scouts complete any of
the following Whitewater merit badge partials:
Requirement
1, Show
that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while
working on the Whitewater merit badge.
Requirement
4, Identify
and explain the use of safety equipment on running water.
Requirement
5, Explain
the International Scale of River Difficulty and apply –
Requirement
6, Explain
how to scout and read a river both while afloat and from ashore.
Requirement
7, Explain
the difference between flatwater and whitewater canoes.
Requirement
8, Identify
paddles designed for whitewater.
Requirement
9, Demonstrate
forward, backward and sideways movement on running water in a kayak.
Requirement
10, In a
kayak, demonstrate the forward and back ferry, eddy turn, peel out, high and
low brace.
Requirement
11, Explain
and demonstrate rescues, portages and buddy system.
Requirement
14, Participate
in a one day whitewater trip for beginners.
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