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'''1b, 1c'''. [[CPR]] | '''1b, 1c'''. [[CPR]] | ||
{{First Aid Links}} | {{First Aid Links}} | ||
- | '''2a'''. The Safe Swim Defense materials are included in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Worksheet]]. | + | '''2a'''. The [[Safe Swim Defense]] and [[Safety Afloat]] materials are included in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Worksheet]]. |
- | * [http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/safety:start American Whitewater safety guidelines] | + | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#p BSA American Whitewater Guidelines] - [http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/safety:start American Whitewater safety guidelines] |
- | '''3 | + | '''2b'''. [[PFD]] |
- | '''4-13 | + | {{Swimming Links}} |
+ | '''3'''. [[Canoeing|Canoeing Merit Badge]] - [[Kayaking BSA]]<br> | ||
+ | '''4-13'''<br> | ||
*[http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River_view_ Whitewater River Database] - [http://www.wetdawg.com/pages/white_tips_display.php?t=32&c=3 Terminology] - [http://extremz.com/main/archive/water/raftingtermuag00.htm More terms] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Scale_of_River_Difficulty River Classification] - *[http://www.whitewater.org.nz/safety_river_signals.php River Signals]<br> | *[http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River_view_ Whitewater River Database] - [http://www.wetdawg.com/pages/white_tips_display.php?t=32&c=3 Terminology] - [http://extremz.com/main/archive/water/raftingtermuag00.htm More terms] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Scale_of_River_Difficulty River Classification] - *[http://www.whitewater.org.nz/safety_river_signals.php River Signals]<br> | ||
*[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9260_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-safety-precautions.htm Canoe & Kayak Basics:] [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9251_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-lifejacket.htm Canoeing Basics: PDFs] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9252_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-paddles.htm Paddles] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9262_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-safely-get-in-canoe.htm Getting In/Out] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9279_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-how-to-paddle.htm Paddling] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9287_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-starting-off.htm On The Water]<br> | *[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9260_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-safety-precautions.htm Canoe & Kayak Basics:] [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9251_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-lifejacket.htm Canoeing Basics: PDFs] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9252_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-paddles.htm Paddles] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9262_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-safely-get-in-canoe.htm Getting In/Out] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9279_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-how-to-paddle.htm Paddling] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/9287_beginning-canoeing-kayaking-starting-off.htm On The Water]<br> |
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lesson video links, Safety Afloat, and links to related Merit Badges and Boy Scout Awards.
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Whitewater merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1987 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 125 | |
Requirements revision: | 2006 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2005 |
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Whitewater requirements | ![]() | ||
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Requirement resources
1. First Aid:
1a. Hypothermia - Heat Reactions - Dehydration - Insect Stings - Blisters - Bruises - Cuts - Shoulder Dislocation
1b, 1c. CPR
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See First-aid skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: First Aid merit badge pamphlet • First-aid kit • Emergency kit • Guide to Safe Scouting • Annual Health & Medical Record
2a. The Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat materials are included in the Whitewater Worksheet.
2b. PFD
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See Swimming skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: Swimming & Lifesaving merit badge pamphlets • Guide to Safe Scouting • Safe Swim Defense • Safety Afloat
3. Canoeing Merit Badge - Kayaking BSA
4-13
- Whitewater River Database - Terminology - More terms - River Classification - *River Signals
- Canoe & Kayak Basics: Canoeing Basics: PDFs - Paddles - Getting In/Out - Paddling - On The Water
- ExpertVillage.com Whitewater Lesson Videos: Whitewater Canoeing Lesson Videos - Safety - Gear - Solo
- Whitewater Kayaking Lesson Videos - Terminology - More Terminology - Kayaking Basics - Gear & Terminology - Kayaking Basics - Gear - Playing in Holes - Stroke Tips
Related awards
- Aquatic Awards Links
Aquatic-related awards
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Sports and Fitness Awards
Sports-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Kern River
- River Signals
- Wilderness Voyageurs
- NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center), NC
- Yough River Trail
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Merit Badge-specific Programs
- Kern River Outfitters Kern River. Only 3 hours from LA, 5 hours from San Diego. California.
- American Whitewater Expeditions American River. California.
- Eagle Rafting Two day program on the Kern River. California.
- W.E.T. River Trips Six day program combines Whitewater badge with 50-miler Award. Also offers the opportunity for Climbing, Kayak, and Bird Study. California.
- Echo Canyon River Adventures One day program on the Royal Gorge or Arkansas Rivers. Colorado.
- Wilderness Aware Online training, and customizable trips from an Eagle Scout owned outfitter. Colorado.
- Kentucky Whitewater ASM-led one day program, including Kayak BSA award. Kentucky.
- New England Outdoor Center One and two night canoeing and whitewater programs. Maine.
- NOC's Boy Scout program page One, two, and three day programs for whitewater, canoeing, and flyfishing. North Carolina.
- Laurel Highlands River Tours One or two day merit badge programs on the Youghiogheny River. Pennsylvania.
- Wilderness Voyageurs Registered MBCs offer whitewater and climbing badges. Pennsylvania.
- Ace Funyaks One day program on the Ocoee River. Tennessee.
- Appalachian Whitewaters Two day merit badge program. West Virginia.
- Wild and Scenic River Tours Customizable Scout outings in the Mt. Baker area. Washington.
- Raft Siberia 50-miler whitewater trips. California, Idaho, and Utah.