DofE Canoe Training: Catch-up for Weeks 1-3

DofE Online Canoe Training: Catch-up from Weeks 1-3
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WEEK 1: Read the Paddlers' Access Code and the DofE Watersports Safety Code, which you find in the DOCS tab at www.craigalmondscouts.org/longcraig-explorer-unit/, and answer the questions below:
1. In the Paddlers' Access Code, what are our 3 main responsibilities? *
2. List other water users that we need to look out for and respect: *
3. What item of safety equipment must always be worn when canoeing? *
Read the Scottish Canals guidance for safe paddling below:
4. Which side of a canal or narrow channel should you move to when passing an oncoming craft? *

Left Right Middle
5. 'Leave No Trace' is an important philosophy to have on expedition. Write a sentence to describe what it involves: *
6. List at least 5 things that are important to do to stay well on your canoe expedition (e.g. drink water frequently to stay hydrated; don't lift very heavy kit without help): *
WEEK 2: Look at the DofE Expedition Training Framework for your Award level (Silver or Gold)which you find in the DOCS tab at www.craigalmondscouts.org/longcraig-explorer-unit/ and answer the questions below:
7. List 3 "Practical map skills" you need to have: *
8. List 3 "First Aid procedures" you need to know about: *
9. List the 5 "Awareness of risk and health & safety issues" you need to know about: *
10. What types of maps may be useful to help identify suitable landing places for rest breaks on your canoe expedition? (Tick all that apply.) *

OS 1:250,000 OS 1:50,000 OS 1:25,000 Aerial maps Google Maps Google Streetview Nautical charts
Effective route planning for canoe expeditions involves selecting good features on the map to check-off as you pass, to help you easily keep track of where you are.
11. List the features you can see on the map above which would be most useful to help you navigate on a canoe journey from the Sailing Centre (657 734) to Crossmichael (729 665) on Loch Ken: *
WEEK 3: Use the following canoeing terms to fill in the blanks in the definitions below:

Portage Bow Thwart Bailer Grip Stern Painter
The * in a canoe is a cross brace which stretches from gunnel to gunnel to strengthen a canoe.
The best way to get water out of the bottom of the canoe is to use a *. One of the most effective is an old plastic milk container with the bottom cut off.
The top part of the paddle is called the *.
The back of the canoe is called the * and the front of the canoe is called the *.
A * is a rope attached to the front and back of the canoe, used to secure the canoe when ashore (e.g. to a tree) or when towing another canoe.
When you need to carry the canoe over land to get back onto the water, this is called a *.
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DofE Online Canoe Training: Catch-up from Weeks 1-3

WEEK 1: Read the Paddlers' Access Code and the DofE Watersports Safety Code, which you find in the DOCS tab at www.craigalmondscouts.org/longcraig-explorer-unit/, and answer the questions below:

Read the Scottish Canals guidance for safe paddling below:

WEEK 2: Look at the DofE Expedition Training Framework for your Award level (Silver or Gold)which you find in the DOCS tab at www.craigalmondscouts.org/longcraig-explorer-unit/ and answer the questions below:

Effective route planning for canoe expeditions involves selecting good features on the map to check-off as you pass, to help you easily keep track of where you are.

WEEK 3: Use the following canoeing terms to fill in the blanks in the definitions below: