Safety Afloat Plan For Birch Bay
Qualified Supervision
Must be within visual range of an adult at all time.
Must stay within defined area
Personal Health Review
Health form within a year
Swimming Ability
Must have camp passed swim test or else have an adult swimmer in the kayak with you
Life Jackets
Must wear correctly at all times
Buddy System
Must always have a buddy in the kayak or kayak visible at all times
Skill Proficiency
Must listen to lecture on kayak usage and these rukes before using kayak
Planning
Above plan
Equipment
Kayaks are checked before use and lifejackets are worn correctly
Discipline
No horseplay