Scouting Safety
Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat
Climb On Safely
Trek Safely

SAFETY AFLOAT RESOURCES
Compiled by: Jim Szpakowski

Safety Afloat
The Nine Defenses Are:
  1. Qualified Supervision
  2. Physical Fitness
  3. Swimming Ability
  4. Personal Flotation Equipment
  5. Buddy System
  6. Skill Proficiency
  7. Planning
  8. Equipment
  9. Discipline
Training Resources
BSA Policy

BSA Policy covering Safety Afloat.

Safety Afloat Training Information

Every adult (registered or not) working with the program is required to be YPT trained.

Safety Afloat MUST be renewed every 2 years.

Internet class

 

Guide to Safe Scouting
34416?

The official policy guide from the BSA. This guide changes often, so in addition to having the book please check the on-line version for changes regularly.

Health and Safety Guide
34415B

This resource book includes all current policies, guidelines, and procedures related to health and safety issues for all aspects of council, district, and unit.

Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities
18-260

 

6 Pages; 2003 Printing

Safety Afloat Video
AV-09V002

 

Time 18:40; Released xxxx

Safety Afloat Training Outline
34159C

Eight-page training outline used to train Scouting leaders in safe and proper boating procedures.

8 Pages; 2000 Printing

Safety Afloat pamphlet
34368

Also found on the last page of "Safety Afloat Training Outline" 34159.

1 Page; 1999 Printing

Boy's Life and Scouting Magazines

The BSA sometimes provides Youth Protection information to its members and families through these magazines.

Policy
BSA Policy

BSA Policy covering Safety Afloat.

Local Tour Permit (pdf)

BSA form for trips less than 500 miles.

National Tour Permit (pdf)

BSA form for trips 500 miles or farther.

To Report an Incident in the Tomahawk District of the Sam Houston Area Council

Reporting any incidents:

  • District Executive - Terry Taylor (713) 756-3360
    • Cell (832) 693-2840
  • Program Director - Mike Sheets (713) 756-3306
    • Home in emergency only (281) 355-0317
Other Sources of Information
Incident Reporting Form (pdf)

Two page report used for reporting things like injury, property damage and youth protection event.

PowerPoint Slide Show (ppt)

17 Power Point slides for teaching this topic.

Handout

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Quiz

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Scouting Magazine Article

March-April 2001 brief article concerning Safety Afloat for Cub Scouts.

BSA Boardsailing
20-935
BSA Kayaking
21-105
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Canoeing Merit Badge
33305A
Motorboating Merit Badge
33345
Rowing Merit Badge
33404A
Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge
33356
Water Skiing Merit Badge
33348A
Whitewater Merit Badge
33405A
Sea Scout Requirements
 
Related Links
Training Flow Chart

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