Get documents about "Canoe Rentals
Document Sample
GOLDEN EMPIRE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Canoe Rentals
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE OF CANOEING
Canoe Reservations
The Boy Scouts of America has a long and proud canoeing tradition.
Whether it is afloat on the American or Sacramento Rivers, or on a local Contact the Council Camping
flat-water lake, Scouts can experience the thrill of maneuvering their own Department:
canoe through open waterways. Choose your adventure; paddle through a
Kimberly Clarke-Easton
weekend trip, earn the 50 miler afloat patch with a weeklong expedition, or (800) 929-1417 ext. 117
work towards the canoeing merit badge. (916) 929-1417 ext. 117
The Golden Empire Council offers 12 canoes, complete with oars,
lifejackets and travel trailers. Canoes may be rented to registered Scouting Return Rental Agreement,
Tour Permit and Fees to:
groups only. Canoes hold 2-3 youth, or 2 adults.
Golden Empire Council, BSA
RENTAL INSTRUCTIONS 251 Commerce Circle
POB 13558
1. Contact the Council office to verify date availability. Sacramento, CA 95853-3558
2. Plan your trip. Fax: (916) 929-4461
3. Verify certification requirements for adults.
4. Complete rental agreement and return with Tour Permit and fees two Water Safety
weeks before departure. Requirements for
5. Reserve a pick-up and drop-off date, by appointment only, reservations Adult Leaders
are made through the camping department.
All activities afloat must have a
CANOE INFORMATION qualified adult (21 years or
older) experienced in the
Rental cost is $25.00 per canoe, per day. particular watercraft skills and
Minimum 2-day rental from Friday to Sunday required. equipment. The supervising
Canoe rentals are on first come, first served basis. adult must have completed
Canoes must be picked up weekdays (M – F), no later than 3:00 p.m. BSA Safety Afloat and Safe
Canoes must be returned between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Swim Defense training. In
At least two adults must be present for on-site canoe pick up. addition, at least one adult
Canoes trailers require a 2” ball hitch. supervisor must be CPR
certified.
Refundable deposit of $100.00 required.
Safety Afloat has been developed
Pick up / Drop off Location to promote boating and boating
safety and to set standards for safe
Camp Pollock unit activity afloat. Before a BSA
1501 Northgate Blvd. group may engage in an excursion,
Sacramento, CA 9515 expedition, or trip on the water
(916) 925-2166 (canoe, raft, sailboat, motorboat,
rowboat, tube, or other craft), adult
leaders for such activity must
Directions complete Safety Afloat Training,
No. 34159C, have a commitment
Take Business 80 East to Macroni exit. Go North on Marconi to Del Paso card, No. 34242A, with them, and
Blvd. Go Left on Del Paso Blvd to Land Ave. Turn left on Land Ave. The be dedicated to full compliance
Supply Station is across the street from the 7-Up office building. Turn right with all nine points of Safety
into the driveway and go around to the back. Afloat.
CANOE REFERENCE MATERIALS Canoe Oars and Lifejackets
• Canoeing Merit Badge Pamphlet provided by a gift
from the
• Guide to Safe Scouting
Foothill-Highlands
Rotary Club
Updated 7-26-2007
training and supervised practice or meeting requirements for "basic
handling tests" is required for all float trips or open-water excursions
Safety using unpowered craft.
For Cub Scouts: Canoeing and rafting for Cub Scouts (including Webelos
Afloat Scouts) is to be limited to council/district events on flat water ponds or controlled
lake areas free of powerboats and sailboats. Prior to recreational canoeing, Cub
Scouts are to be instructed in basic handling skills and safety practices.
QUALIFIED SUPERVISION
All activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious PLANNING
adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts Float Plan. Know exactly where the unit will put in, where the unit will
responsibility for the well-being and safety of the children in his or her pull out, and precisely what course will be followed. Determine all
care, who is experienced and qualified in the particular watercraft skills stopover points in advance. Estimate travel time with ample margins to
and equipment involved in the activity, and who is committed to avoid traveling under time pressures. Obtain accurate and current maps
compliance with the nine points of BSA Safety Afloat. One such and information on the waterway to be traveled, and discuss the course
supervisor is required for each 10 people, with a minimum of two adults with others who have made the trip under similar seasonal conditions.
for any one group. At least one supervisor must be age 21 or older, and (Preferably, an adult member of the group should run the course before
the remaining supervisors must be age 18 or older. All supervisors must the unit trip.)
complete BSA Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training and rescue Local Rules. Determine which state and local laws or regulations are
training for the type of watercraft to be used in the activity, and at least applicable. If private property is to be used or crossed, obtain written
one must be trained in CPR. It is strongly recommended that all units permission from the owners. All such rules must be strictly observed.
have at least one adult or older youth member currently trained as a BSA
Notification. The float plan must be filed with the parents of participants
Lifeguard to assist in the planning and conducting of all activity afloat.
and a member of the unit committee. For any activity using canoes on
For Cub Scouts: The ratio of adult supervisors to participants is one to five. running water, the float plan must be filed with the local council service
center. Notify appropriate authorities, such as Coast Guard, state police,
PHYSICAL FITNESS or park personnel, when their jurisdiction is involved. When the unit
All persons must present evidence of fitness assured by a complete returns from this activity, persons given the float plan should be so
health history from physician, parent, or legal guardian. The adult advised.
supervisor should adjust all supervision, discipline, and protection to Weather. Check the weather forecast just before setting out, know and
anticipate any potential risks associated with individual health understand the seasonal weather pattern for the region, and keep an alert
conditions. In the event of any significant health conditions, the adult "weather eye." Imminent rough weather should bring all ashore
leader should require proof of an examination by a physician. Those immediately.
with physical disabilities can enjoy and benefit from aquatics if the
disabilities are known and necessary precautions taken. Contingencies. Planning must anticipate possible emergencies or other
circumstances that could force a change in the original plan. Identify and
consider all such circumstances in advance so those appropriate
SWIMMING ABILITY contingency plans can be developed.
A person who has not been classified as a "swimmer" may ride as a
passenger in a rowboat or motorboat with an adult "swimmer" or in a For Cub Scouts: Cub Scout canoeing and rafting does not include
canoe, raft, or sailboat with an adult certified as a lifeguard or a lifesaver "trips" or "expeditions" and is not to be conducted on running water (i.e.,
by a recognized agency. In all other circumstances, the person must be a rivers or streams); therefore, some procedures are inapplicable. Suitable
swimmer to participate in an activity afloat. "Swimmers" must pass this weather requires clear skies, no appreciable wind, and warm air and
test: water. ENT
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin All equipment must be suited to the craft, to the water conditions, and to
swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the the individual; must be in good repair; and must satisfy all state and U.S.
following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 Coast Guard requirements. To the extent possible, carry spare
yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum
equipment. On long trips or when spare equipment is not available, carry
continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim,
rest by floating. This qualification test should be renewed annually. repair materials. Have appropriate rescue equipment available for
immediate use.
PERSONAL FLOTATION EQUIPMENT
Properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices DISCIPLINE
(PFDs) must be worn by all persons engaged in activity on the open All participants should know, understand, and respect the rules and
water (rowing, canoeing, sailing, boardsailing, motorboating, procedures for safe unit activity afloat. The applicable rules should be
waterskiing, rafting, tubing, kayaking, and surfboarding). Type II and III presented and learned prior to the outing, and should be reviewed for all
PFDs are recommended. participants at the water's edge just before the activity begins. When
Scouts know and understand the reasons for the rules, they will observe
them. When fairly and impartially applied, rules do not interfere with the
BUDDY SYSTEM fun. Rules for safety, plus common sense and good judgment, keep the
All activity afloat must adhere to the principles of the buddy system. The
fun from being interrupted by tragedy.
buddy system assures that for every person involved in aquatics activity,
at least one other person is always aware of his or her situation and Note: For cruising vessels (excluding rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and rafts, but
prepared to lend assistance immediately when needed. Not only does including sailboats and powerboats longer than 20 feet) used in adult-supervised
unit activities by a chartered Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship specializing in
every individual have a buddy, but every craft should have a ''buddy
watercraft operations or used in adult-supervised program activity in connection
boat'' when on the water. with any high-adventure program or other activity under the direct control of the
National Council, the standards and procedures in a forthcoming Sea Scout
manual may be substituted for the "Safety Afloat" standards.
Skill Proficiency
All participants in activity afloat must be trained and experienced in
watercraft handling skills, safety, and emergency procedures. (a) For
unit activity on white water, all participants must complete special
training by a BSA Aquatics Instructor or qualified whitewater specialist.
(b) Powerboat operators must be able to meet requirements for the
Motorboating merit badge or equivalent. (c) Except for whitewater and
powerboat operation as noted above, either a minimum of three hours'
GOLDEN EMPIRE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
CANOE RENTAL AGREEMENT
Unit # __________ Unit Type: __________ District: _________________
Contact Name: (Please print) _____________________________
Policy – Canoes are available to rent to registered Scouting groups only. The cost per canoe is
$25.00 per canoe, per day. Payment is due with application at the Council Service
Center two weeks prior to use. Rental of canoes are on first come, first served basis.
Units must have Safety Afloat certified leadership and must possess an approved Tour
Permit.
# of canoes to rent:_____________ at $25/day
# of days to use: ______________
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm only
Plan to pick up on: _____________________ (date) at ________________ (time)
Plan to return on: ______________________ (date) at ________________ (time)
Agreement – We accept responsibility for the canoes we rent. It is understood that the cost of
normal repairs is included in our rental cost. We also understand that in the event a canoe
trailer, paddle, and/or lifejacket is damaged beyond repair or lost, we will be responsible for cost
to replace the item(s). Driver assumes any risk, liability or damage to personal vehicle caused
by towing this trailer. Driver also understands and agrees to above agreement.
_______________________________
Tour Leader Signature
_______________________________ _________________________________________
Print Tour Leader Name (Street Address)
_______________________________ _________________________________________
(Daytime Telephone) (City, State, Zip Code)
FOR COUNCIL USE
Total Amount Owed $______________ Amount Paid $________________
Date: ___________________________ Receipt # ____________________
NOTE: Each driver of a canoe trailer must submit this hold harmless agreement form to
Golden Empire Council
Canoe Rental
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
______________________________ shall indemnify, hold free and harmless, assume
liability for, and defend the BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, its chartered affiliates, agents,
servants, employees, officers and directors from any and all costs and expenses,
including but not limited to, attorney’s fees, reasonable investigative and discovery
costs, court costs, and all other sums which the BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, it’s
chartered affiliates, agents, servants, employees, officers and directors may or become
obligated to pay on account of any, all and every demand for claim or assertion of
liability, or any claim or action founded thereon arising or allegedly to have risen out of
__________________________ use of real or personal property belonging to the BOY
SCOUTS OF AMERICA, it’s chartered affiliates, agents, servants, employees, officers
and directors.
REMINDER – Please remember to secure all personal and group equipment at all times. All
vehicles should be locked and secured.
___________________________________
Type of unit: Crew Pack Troop Team (circle one)
____________________________________
Unit #
By signing this document driver assumes any risk, liability or damage to personal
vehicle caused by towing this canoe trailer. Driver also understands and agrees to
above agreement.
____________________________________
Print Driver Name
____________________________________
Signature of Driver
____________________________________
Date
Related docs
