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1. Earn the Canoeing Honor

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2. Define flat water, class one, class two, class three and class four.

a. Flat water: Little or no current, you can paddle up stream
b. Quick water: The river moves fast, surface is nearly smooth to choppy, may have small ripples
c. Class I: Easy, waves are small and route is recognizable as you go. Some artificial difficulties like piers and bridge pilings.
d. Class II: Medium, fairly frequent but unobstructed rapids, waves up to 3 feet. Course usually easy to recognize and passages clear. River speeds may exceed hard back-paddling speed. Occasional low ledges.
e. Class III: Difficult, high irregular, numerous waves. Course may be difficult to recognize; rapids require careful advance scouting. Frequently require complex maneuvering. This is about the limit for an open canoe. Loaded wilderness canoes should stay out of class III water unless they are manned by competent paddlers and have full splash covers.
f. Class IV: Very Difficult, long powerful rapids and boiling eddies. This is not a place for a canoe.

3. Make a list of personal equipment needed for the trip.

Life jacket
Paddle
1 Wool/fleece shirt
1 Long sleeve shirt nylon or polyester/cotton blend
2 T-shirts
1 pair medium weight wool socks
2 pair light weight socks
2 underwear
Pair of gloves
Hat
Buff
Polarized sunglasses
Light weight footwear for around camp
Shoes with arch support for portaging
Water shoes
Large bailing sponge
Day pack or fanny pack
Flashlight or headlamp
Extra batteries
Multi tool
Belt
Matches or lighter

4. Make a list of group equipment needed for the trip.

5. Make a list of emergency equipment needed for the trip.

6. Make a personal first aid kit.

7. Explain what cautions you should take on lakes when it is windy.

8. Demonstrate canoeing safety signals.

9. Plan the route for a 4-day canoe trip, including the following information:

a. Obtain a map of the waterways you plan to use.

b. Contact the Forest Service or park headquarters for the area you will be going to for any necessary permits (example: fire, camping and canoeing).

c. If needed, make arrangements for your vehicle to be shuttled or for someone to return you to your vehicle. (There are guide services that will perform this for a fee.)

d. Find out if you will be charged camping fees for the area you are going to camp.

e. Plan the number of miles you will canoe each day and where you plan to camp. (Remember you will not be the only ones on the water)

f. Find places to visit and things to see.

g. Make notes where portages are and how long they are.

10. Plan a menu for the 4 day canoe trip. Considering distances and portages, work to keep your food light weight for easier transporting.

11. Make a portage of ¼ mile or more. You must portage your canoe and your gear yourself or with the help of your partner.

12. Do both of the following:

a. Take a preparatory overnight canoe trip with your group, practicing the skills you are learning in this honor to make it a successful trip.

b. Take a canoe trip of at least 4 days on the water, using the skills you have learned in this honor to make it a successful trip.

13. While on your 4-day canoe trip, do one of the following:

a. Take pictures of your trip, including pictures of nature. Make a presentation of a selection of these pictures to a group upon your return.

b. Journal your trip, including spiritual lessons you have encountered and what you have observed in nature while on the trip. Share some of your insights with a group upon your return.

14. Lead out in a worship, as an individual or a group, during an overnight canoe trip. If possible, use illustrations from nature in your worship thought.

References:

Expedition Canoeing by Cliff Jacobson
http://Gorp.com/weekend-guide/paddling-advice-guide-sp.html
Appalachian Mountain Club River Guides
http://www.boatingsidekicks.com/smartstart800.html

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 ==1. Earn the Canoeing Honor==
+{{ay prerequisite|Recreation|Canoeing}}
 ==2. Define flat water, class one, class two, class three and class four. ==
-;a. Flat water:
+;a. Flat water: Little or no current, you can paddle up stream
-;b. Quick water:
+;b. Quick water: The river moves fast, surface is nearly smooth to choppy, may have small ripples
-;c. Class I:
+;c. Class I: Easy, waves are small and route is recognizable as you go. Some artificial difficulties like piers and bridge pilings.
-;d. Class II:
+;d. Class II: Medium, fairly frequent but unobstructed rapids, waves up to 3 feet. Course usually easy to recognize and passages clear. River speeds may exceed hard back-paddling speed. Occasional low ledges.
-;e. Class III:
+;e. Class III: Difficult, high irregular, numerous waves. Course may be difficult to recognize; rapids require careful advance scouting. Frequently require complex maneuvering.  This is about the limit for an open canoe. Loaded wilderness canoes should stay out of class III water unless they are manned by competent paddlers and have full splash covers.
-;f. Class IV:
+;f. Class IV: Very Difficult, long powerful rapids and boiling eddies.  This is not a place for a canoe.
 ==3. Make a list of personal equipment needed for the trip.  ==
+* Life jacket
+* Paddle
+* 1 Wool/fleece shirt
+* 1 Long sleeve shirt nylon or polyester/cotton blend
+* 2 T-shirts
+* 1 pair medium weight wool socks
+* 2 pair light weight socks
+* 2 underwear
+* Pair of gloves
+* Hat
+* Buff
+* Polarized sunglasses
+* Light weight footwear for around camp
+* Shoes with arch support for portaging
+* Water shoes
+* Large bailing sponge
+* Day pack or fanny pack
+* Flashlight or headlamp
+* Extra batteries
+* Multi tool
+* Belt
+* Matches or lighter
 ==4. Make a list of group equipment needed for the trip.==
 ==5. Make a list of emergency equipment needed for the trip.==