Watyer Safety

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Description

Introduce scouts to water safety and how if neccesary to cross moving waters. Also some instruction on the dangers and how to reduce risk


Resources

section of moving water about gd1 or low level 2

Instructions

Use of Head.
Avoid crossing moving water seek alternative crossing Bridge ect.
Carry rucksack loose on one shoulder.
Methods of crossing
Group huddled or single with walking support.
What to do if slip and swim.
On back face down stream. Introduce passive and agressive swim and roll over eddyline.


Tags

  • River crossing
  • water activity
  • Water dangers
  • Water safety

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