Canoe Program
Effective immediately the Sam Houston Area Council under the guidance of the Guide to Safe Scouting, will require Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat to use any of our watercraft. However, strongly recommend supplemental to enhance watercraft skills availbe as scheduled below.
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Canoe Rental. The Sam Houston Area Council has a limited number of canoes (flatwater & whitewater) for use to Boy Scout, Varsity, Venturing and Exploring units for use at Camp Strake for free or available to rent for off property use at approved canoeing areas. There are six canoes to a trailer and must be rented as a trailer of six (no individual or less than six rented). Canoe reservations are taken up to 12 months in advance. Contact Program Services at toll free 1-877-272-2267 (1-877-BSA-CAMP) or 713-756-3309 for reservation information.
Canoe Trip Safety. All unit canoeing programs and trips must file a tour permit. We strongly suggest that you do this on-line through a MyScouting account.
Canoe Training. Youth and adult canoe supplemental training programs are available through several venues. The Sam Houston Area Council Canoe Committee works closely with Scouting-related groups to insure a quality program. The Council Canoe Committee uses the American Red Cross canoe/kayak training programs along with a module that involves BSA policies and how to plan and conduct a SAFE unit canoe outing as the basis for canoe training courses. Look for a new BSA supplemental training program in the future entitled, Paddle Craft Safety.
Cub Scout Canoeing. Canoeing and Rafting for Cub Scout (including Webelos Scouts) is to be limited to council/district events on flat water ponds or controlled lake areas free of powerboats and sailboats. Prior to recreations canoeing, Cub Scouts are to be instructed in basic handling skills and safety practices.
Cub Scout Canoeing and Rafting does not include “trips” or “expedition” and are not to be conducted on running water (i.e., rivers or streams); therefore, some procedures are inapplicable. Suitable weather requires clear skies, no appreciable wind, and warm air and water. “Guide to Safe Scouting”.
Supplemental Training. For canoe training courses, youth (Canoeing & Whitewater Merit Badges) and adult courses (including Instructor) contact these groups for available programs and course dates:
Northern Branch Office Scout Training Team (NBOSTT)
www.scoutcpr.org or Jay Walker 281-298-5472
Spring Woods Canoe Group
Susan Eda 713-465-4116 or Pat Isley 713-465-8711
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