New for 2019
VOYAGEUR
Canoe Training for
Youth
The Voyageur Canoe Training Program is launching a new and exciting training program designed specifically for our scouting youth. The focus will be on training youth in proper canoeing techniques, trip planning, navigation principles, and the skills necessary for leading and executing a high adventure canoe trip with their units. The program will replicate the highly successful adult program that has been in operation in the Crossroads Council since the early 1960s. Participation will be open to all registered youth 14 years or older (13 years with recommendation by the youth’s unit leader).
What’s covered?
Canoe Safety & Skills Instruction
- Basic & intermediate strokes.
- Canoe/paddle nomenclature.
- Reading water.
- Navigation principles.
- Portage & carry techniques.
- First Aid recommendations.
- Loading & unloading techniques.
- Map & compass basics.
- Knots.
- Trip planning.
- Equipment selection.
- Training regime.
- Water rescues.
- Life jacket policies.
- On water communications.
- Canoeing MB.
This is the link for the Voyageur Youth Course:
https://scoutingevent.com/160-voycanoefall19
If you have any further questions, you can contact Dave Bardos at [email protected]
Best,
Elizabeth Tollefson | Del-Mi District Executive
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Crossroads of America
Council