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Canoe/Kayak Anchor Badge Course - Level I/II Information Sheet (+Level 2 Test Day)

Scope of Activity:

The course is designed to provide a novice canoeist with the necessary skills and sound grounding in the principals of canoeing / kayaking that will allow the individual to participate with a high degree of safety and confidence in any general or expedition canoeing / kayaking.

Venue:

Tidal estuaries - You will be Canoeing on the Canoe Reach of the Brisbane River (adjacent to Graceville/Tennyson) and on Oxley Creek

Pamphlett Sea Scout Landship - Simpsons Playground off Nadine St near corner of Graceville Ave Graceville

Activity open to:

Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Leaders. Minimum age of participants 11 years.

Cost:

	$55.00 – Full live in course Friday through to Sunday - the course must be attended in its entirety - Includes meals and accommodation (personal sleeping equipment inc sleeping mat needed).
	Use of the craft and associated safety equipment
	Hot shower facilities available.

Payment Requirements:

A "Master List” of all participants – youth members, leaders must be completed and returned along with all fees ($55) to Pamphlett Sea Scout Group c/o PO Box 345 Inala Town Centre, Inala Qld 4077 a full ten working days prior to the event.

Prerequisites:

Prior to arriving at the course all participants will have :

Knowledge of all Boating and Safety Rules as set out in P & R and Queensland Branch Policies and Procedures.

First Aid Qualifications - Youth: Be able to demonstrate how to stop bleeding, how to treat shock, the dangers of exposure to cold and the sun, a knowledge of the treatment for marine stingers and EAR/CPR.

First Aid Qualifications Adults: Provide a photocopy of current Senior First Aid Certificate with current Resuscitation endorsement.

Swimming – Youth – Be able to swim 50 meters fully clothed wearing a PFD.

Swimming Adults – be able to swim 100 meters fully clothed wearing a PFD

Knots – All participants must be able to tie and state the use of the following knots:

	Bowline
	Sheet bend
	Figure of eight - single, on the bite and returned
	Rolling Hitch on a standing line
	Round turn and two half hitches
	Hunters bend
	Highwayman’s hitch
	Cleat hitch

Parking:

Parking facilities are available at the centre for the duration of the course but vehicle owners do so at their own risk.

Personal Requirements:

All youth members must bring C4 (Parent consent form), signed by either Parent and or Guardian. Leaders will need to complete a "Leader Training Application Form – A15".

Should youth members be attending as a group with their Leader then the Leaders will be also be responsible for obtaining their own "Activity Advice and Approval – C5".

NOTE: No signed C4 (Parent consent forms) or A15, no activity participation.

	Full Scouting Uniform
	Water Activity Log Books (Download from resource area)
	Canoeing Clothes – shorts, long sleeve shirt with collar – no swimming costumes.
	Spare change of Clothes – for use in and around the centre.
	Enclosed shoes i.e. sandshoes, wet shoes – (NO HIKING BOOTS) – that can get wet and very muddy.
	Second pair of shoes (enclosed) for use at the centre when off the water – Thongs not allowed.
	Wind jacket / Jumper.
	Raincoat or rain jacket.
	Water bottles.
	Waterproof torch.
	Sleeping bag, sleeping mat pyjama's and pillow – sleeping on floor.
	Toilet kit and Towel.
	Mess kit.
	Personal Safety Line – 10 metre length, minimum diameter of 6mm, preferable synthetic with an eye spice in one end and sailors makers whipping on the other.
	A4 Pad and biros for taking notes.
	Wide brimmed floppy hat with chin strap.
	For people wearing glasses – material to tie your glasses.
	Insect repellent – no spray cans.
	Sunscreen.
	Garbage bag - for your wet clothes.
	Do not bring radios, tape decks or music systems.
	Do not bring lollies with individual wrappers.

Registration and Times:

	Registration will commence from 7.30pm – Friday night
	Opening Parade Friday Night – Full Uniform – 8.15pm
	Final Parade Sunday – Full Uniform – 3.30pm

Please Note! During the course of the weekend all participants are required to assist with the washing down and safe storage of all equipment used on the course – NO EXCEPTIONS.

Bookings:

Should you wish to make a booking or require any further information please direct all enquiries to:

anchorbadge@seascouts.ecn.net.au
Michael Bischa - Pamphlett Sea Scouts Ph 3372-2373(AH)
Ian Ennis - John Oxley District Ph 3278-9995(AH)

SPECIAL NOTES

	Once on the water all participants whether they be Youth members, Leaders, Parents or Non members are required to follow the instruction/direction of the Pamphlett Water Activity Staff.
	The Pamphlett Water Activity Team look forward to being able to assist you and your youth members and fellow leaders in having a fun filled activity.

Canoe/Kayak Anchor Badge Level II Test Day Information Sheet

Scope of Activity:

The test day has been designed as a half day exercise for the participant to demonstrate to the instructor that they are competent paddlers.

The participant must demonstrate a wide range of skill and a higher level of performance than at Anchor Badge Level 1 and have a greater understanding of the responsibility of being in charge of the craft.

The successful participant will demonstrate a competent, safe, practical approach to the paddling and other elements of proficiency as stated in QBAC Policies and Procedures.

Venue:

Meet at the Twin Bridges near Fernvale on the Brisbane River dressed ready to go canoeing / kayaking – no uniform required.

You will be Canoeing / Kayaking at Twin Bridges near Fernvale on the Brisbane River.

Activity open to:

Scouts / Venturer Scouts / Rovers and Leaders who have their level 1 and wish to achieve their Level Two Canoe / Kayaking Anchor Badge Certificate and have completed eight (8) additional hours in charge of a canoe or kayak – log books required.

This is an ideal opportunity for Leaders wanting reaccreditation of existing Certificate – Leaders will need to bring along your Water Activities Log Book and First Aid Certificate.

MINIMUM AGE 11 YEARS.

Cost:

$10.00 – Test day run at Twin Bridges near Fernvale on the Brisbane River.

	Use of the craft and associated safety equipment.
	Test papers.

Payment Requirements:

The attached “Master List” of all participants – youth members, leaders must be completed and returned along with all fees to Pamphlett Sea Scout Group c/o PO Box 345 Inala Town Centre, Inala Qld 4077 a full ten working days prior to the event.

Prerequisites:

Water Activity Log Books showing that the individual has spent at least eight (8) additional hours of canoeing / kayaking.

No log book, No test, No Certificate (First Aid Cert. for Leaders).

Personal Requirements:

All youth members must bring a C4 (Parent consent form), signed by either a Parent and or Guardian.

Leaders will need to complete a ”Leader Training Application Form" – (A15).

Should youth members be attending as a group with their Leader then the Leaders will be also responsible for obtaining their own, ”Activity Advice and Approval" – C5.

NOTE: No signed C4 (Parent consent forms) or A15, no activity participation.

	Canoeing Clothes – shorts, long sleeve shirt with collar – no swimming costumes.
	Water Activity Log Books.
	Spare change of clothes – for use on the way home.
	Bathing costumes should not be warn as the only form of clothing when canoeing.
	Own morning tea – packed in waterproof container. Morning Tea may not be at the centre – BE PREPARED.
	Enclosed shoes, (i.e. sandshoes, wet shoes – NO BOOTS) – that can get wet and very muddy.
	Wind jacket / Jumper.
	Raincoat.
	Personal water bottle.
	Biros for completing theoretical exam – Pass mark 80%
	For people wearing glasses – material to tie your glasses.
	Wide brimmed floppy hat with chin strap.
	Sunscreen.
	Insect repellent – no spray cans.
	Garbage bag - for your wet clothes.

Registrations and Times:

	Registration – will commence from 8.45am – Sunday Morning
	Theoretical Canoe / Kayak exam – 30minutes
	On the water no later than 9.30am – after preparing your craft
	Off the water no later than 1pm
	Away from the centre by 2:00pm

Bookings:

SPECIAL NOTES

	Leaders are responsible for the behaviour of their youth members at all times
	Once on the water all participants Youth members, Leaders, Parents and Non members are required to follow the instruction / direction of the Pamphlett Water Activity Staff.
	The Pamphlett Water Activity Team look forward to being able to assist you and your youth members/parents and fellow leaders in having a fun filled activity.

Canoe/Kayak Anchor Badge Course - Level I/II Information Sheet (+Level 2 Test Day)

Canoe/Kayak Anchor Badge Level II Test Day Information Sheet

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