DETAILED ADVENTURE SKILLS STAGES REQUIREMENTS
| Stage 1 | I have discussed what a wet suit does |
| I know what a buoyancy aid and life jacket are for | |
| I can show where the bow and stern are in a kayak or boat | |
| I understand why I shoul follow directions from an instructor | |
| I can show the limits of where I may go each time I go afloat for paddling | |
| I know about the buddy system | |
| I know why I should care for my wet suit, buoyancy aid and ‘cag’ after use | |
| I know not to go afloat if the wind is greater that Force 4 | |
| I know how to contact the emergency services | |
| I have taken part in a short exercise afloat | |
| Stage 2 | I can explain what special clothing is to be worn while taking part in a water based activity |
| I can put on my own personal flotation device | |
| Before I launch my boat, I can show where and when I an allowed to go | |
| I have discussed ‘Weil’s’ disease and the precautions necessary to take in open water activities | |
| I have drawn a poster demonstrating the safety rules for swimming | |
| I have taken part in an activity on safe enclosed waters involving paddling a Canadian Canoe | |
| I have discussed the appropriate action I should take in the case of a capsize | |
| I have explained what impact I can have on local vegetation when launching and retrieving a boat | |
| I know how to raise the alarm if I see somebody in difficulty on the water | |
| I know what hypothermia is | |
| I have taken part in at least two activities afloat | |
| Stage 3 | I can explain the importance of wearing the right clothing and gear while afloat. |
| I can show how to test a raft for secure construction | |
| I know how to do CPR and place a victim in the recovery position. | |
| I know how to make use of a paddle while on a raft. | |
| I know what to do in the case of a capsize or raft breakup and the procedures to follow. | |
| I know how to tie and when to use the following Knots; Round – turn-and-two-half-hitches, Figure-eight, Bowline, Reef Knot, Clove Hitch. | |
| I can tie a square lashing | |
| I know how and where to get the latest weather forecast for the area i will be paddling in. | |
| I can make a recongnised distress signal | |
| I know that i should follow the instructions of the person in charge of the boat. | |
| I have taken part in making a simple raft for four people | |
| Stage 4 | I can explain why wearing the correct outer wear is important. |
| I can assist in the launch and recovery of a raft. | |
| I know the safety precautions required for water based activities. | |
| I know the main points of ‘Leave No Trace’. | |
| I can work as part of a team to paddle a raft on a triangular course. | |
| I can tie the following – round turn and two half hitches, figure of eight, bowline | |
| I can demonstrate how to whip a ropes end and then show how to coil the rope. | |
| I know the Beaufort wind scale up to Force 6. | |
| I can demonstrate throwing a Throw Line to a casualty, preparing the rope for the throw and instructing the casualty to use the rope. Heave the casualty to shore. This can be demonstrated in open water or a swimming pool. | |
| I have taken part in and logged at least four rafting activities. | |
| I have taken part in three activities on safe enclosed waters involving paddling a Canadian Canoe. | |
| Stage 5 | A Scout seeking this award must be at least 10 and physically large enough to kayak |
| I know the difference between winter and summer kayaking. | |
| I can demonstrate an understanding of the basic safety rules of kayaking. | |
| I can demonstrate my ability to enter and exit a kayak correctly. | |
| I can demonstrate forward paddle, reverse paddle, and stop. | |
| I can show my ability to turn while stationary using forward sweep stroke, reverse sweep stroke and a combination of forward and reverse sweep strokes. | |
| I can demonstrate correctly and confidently the capsize drill. | |
| I can demonstrate how to take part in a kayak raft-up and explain its uses. | |
| I can demonstrate forward and reverse paddling in a kayak. | |
| I can demonstrate stopping in a kayak. | |
| I can demonstrate forward and reverse sweep stroke in a kayak | |
| Stage 6 | Demonstrations at this level will also include previous paddling strokes learned |
| I can demonstrate an understanding of the basic safety rules of kayaking. | |
| Simple Draw stroke, Low brace, Low brace turn, Edging while kayak is moving, Capsize drill | |
| An ability to assist in a H rescue, and in an assisted X rescue | |
| Stage 7 | Demonstrations at this level will also include previous paddling strokes learned |
| Forward ferry gliding, reverse ferry gliding, breaking in, breaking out | |
| Eskimo rescue, Eskimo roll | |
| I can demonstrate my understanding of the use of defensive swimming | |
| I can demonstrate my understanding of eddies, standing waves, V waves, stoppers, and easy river routes i.e. The main flow of a grade II rapid | |
| I can demonstrate my understnading of good control i.e. Responding to various signals and commands | |
| Stage 8 | Demonstrations at this level will also include previous paddling strokes learned |
| I can demonstrate High recovery, Sculling for support, Sculling draw, Draw stroke, Hanging Draw, strokes | |
| I can use water conditions available for the effective and efficient maneuvering of a kayak | |
| I can completely negotiate water obstructions i.e. Standing Waves, Stoppers, and an ability to utilise it to cross a river | |
| I can negotiate bends where water flows under trees or against vertical riverbank | |
| I can demonstrate the following strokes Forward ferry gliding (facing up river), reverse ferry gliding (facing downriver) | |
| I can demonstrate breaking in accurately, breaking out accurately | |
| I can demonstrate that I am capable of self rescue | |
| I can demonstrate a curl rescue and/or TX rescue, and Stern carry | |
| I can assist an unconscious casualty (method of righting an unconscious person in a capsized kayak) | |
| I can maneuver an empty kayak between two specified points | |
| I can assist an incapacitate paddler in a kayak between two specified points | |
| I can demonstrate how to use a throw rope to rescue a swimmer and have a practical knowledge of first aid | |
| I know about river grading, river route finding, types of GP kayaks an dpaddles, towing systems and methods, group control and awareness, signals and commands, personal equipment | |
| Stage 9 | I can demonstrate all techniques and skills at a level higher than that required for a stage 4 and at a standard necessary to deal competently with conditions likely to be encountered on Grade 4 and advanced White Water Rivers |
| I can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of safety precautions and procedures to be adopted while with a group of Grade 4 and advanced White Water Rivers | |
| I can demonstrate an ability to assess a groups competence to deal with conditions likely to be encountered on Grade 4 and advanced White Water Rivers | |
| I can demonstrate an ability to command trust from a group of peers while on rivers of Grade 4 and advanced White Water | |
| I can demonstrate the necessary skills to communicate effectively with other group members on Grade 4 and advanced white water rivers | |
| I can deal efficiently with rescue situations likely to occur on Grade 4 and advanced white water rivers | |
| I can demonstrate a constant awareness of other group members, their location on the river and withing the group | |
| I can demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of the rivers environs | |
| I can demonstrate an ability to read white water to a high standard | |
| I can present a suitable and correctly fitted out kayak and other appropiate equipment. It would be expected that a candidates equipment be of a standard consistent with the responsibilities of being part of a group undertaking a trip on Grade 4 and advanced White Water River |