Date: Sat Jun 06, 9:00 AM PDT - Sun Jun 07, 2:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
This training has both an online and an in-person component, and participation in both is mandatory to receive credit for participating. Upon successful completion of this training and pending instructor approval, you will be qualified to take Girl Scouts out on canoes and kayaks at GSOSW properties and other flatwater locations deemed safe by the qualified individual (valid for three years). Participants will complete a swim test and frequently be in the water with and without a flotation device during the in-person skills portion of this training.
Physical Considerations
- Please complete the GSOSW Small Craft Safety Readiness Assessment and Attestation survey before registering to ensure that you can safely participate in this training.
- This training is a rescue course that requires existing paddling skills; it is not a basic paddling training.
- GSOSW kayaks have a weight capacity of 275lbs.
- Volunteers weighing over 275lbs are welcome to take this Small Craft Safety training without the kayak portion and earn qualification for canoes only.
- The paths to and from the boat docks at camp are rough and uneven.
- This training involves lifting, carrying, tipping, and recovering canoes and kayaks in and out of the water.
- Participants will get wet and stay wet for extended periods of time throughout the training.
Accommodations
- This training takes place over two full days
- Participants will be allowed to stay overnight on camp property, and will be provided mats to sleep on the floor of the lodge.
- Meals are not provided for this training, and participants will need to supply their own food. In most cases, a refrigerator and microwave will be available.
Participant Information
- This training will take place from 9 am 6/6 to 2 pm 6/7. This training will take place at Whispering Winds.
- A confirmation email with additional details will be sent out a few days before the training.
- Participants need to be present for an entire course in order to receive credit for the training. Late arrival participation will be evaluated by the trainer.
Price
$50/adult
Online Portion
664 GSOSW Small Craft Safety Online Training
Prerequisite Training Requirements
- If the online coursework is not completed before the training, you will not be able to attend the training, and you will not be certified or refunded.
- Adult and Child/Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification on file with GSOSW.
Registration, Cancellation & Refund Information
- Registration closes on 5/24.
- Request for cancellation must be submitted via email to answers@gsosw.org by this date in order to receive a refund less this training's cancellation fee ($25).
- No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.
- GSOSW reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If GSOSW cancels an event, registrants will be notified and offered a full refund.
