SCOUT CANOEIST

Be able to swim 50metres in clothing (shirt, shorts and socks as a minimum)

Be able to make simple repairs to a canoe. Know what repair kit to carry in a canoe and show how to maintain a canoe in good condition.

In the UK Complete practical canoeing skills to the current level of the British Canoe Union Two star test. In Ireland complete a cert from the Irish Canoe Union.