Scout Merit Badge: Kayaking

WPWA's Merit Badge Counselor and Kayak Safety Guides will empower youth to efficiently paddle, perform rescues and enjoy this water sport.

About this Event

This is for the Scout who enjoys water sports. Activities will include flipping their own kayak, re-entering the kayak, helping their friend re-enter a kayak, practicing excellent control of their boat and their paddle and more. We will play games, have races, share demonstrations and get wet to master kayaking skills.

Guided Paddles are led by an American Canoe Association Certified Kayak Trip Leader and naturalist guide. Paddle Trip includes all equipment, instruction, and safety guides for this special experience. Led by a Merit Badge Counselor.

Reserve both the date Monday, August 25th and the "rain date" of Tuesday, August 26th. An email from a2Fzc2kgfCB3cHdhICEgb3Jn will be sent over the weekend to inform participants of the preferred date. Hazardous wind or rain will require use of the "rain date" or cancel the event. Provide an email address that you will check prior to the event.

Participants may be 12 years old and older for the best strength and leverage. Experience and confidence is highly suggested. Group size is limited to 10-12 participants, and in-water activities will be in smaller groups . Parents are welcome, and not required. Kayaking Merit Badge requirements 1 and 2 will not be covered. https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/kayaking/

Kayaks and gear will be provided. Life jackets and closed toed shoes must be worn the entire time. Dress for the weather. Please arrive early. Bring an extra set of clothes and lunch.

Where to paddle in the future? Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed has 54 river miles of flat water kayaking. Paddling Route Maps are on wpwa.org under The Watershed: https://wpwa.org/paddling-maps/

If you must cancel for any reason, notify Kassi or use eventbrite. Then, waitlisted participants can be notified. Email a2Fzc2kgfCB3cHdhICEgb3Jn

For More Information Contact: Kassi Donnelly: a2Fzc2kgfCB3cHdhICEgb3Jn

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