Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Scout Area

Originally used by the Eskimos for hunting and fishing, a kayak is propelled from a sitting position using a double-ended paddle. Most commonly these boats have enclosed decks (closed cockpit) and are designed for a single person although you can get open cockpit kayaks and kayaks for two or more people.

Kayaking is very popular with Scouts of all ages and many groups have their own boats. If not it is likely that a nearby group or activity centre will have some kayaks that you will be able to use. It does not require a vast expanse of water. If you want to go beyond splashing about and playing games you will need to find a suitable stretch of water such as a river, canal or lake. Unfortunately due to access restrictions you can't just paddle on any bit of water so always make sure you get permission first.

A kayaking session can take many forms and can be for all ages, from skills training to fun sessions. There are many games, both wet and dry, which can be played whilst in kayaks. Kayaking is all about personal achievement and enjoyment. The skills learned require development of coordination and balance.

Once you have mastered the basics there are many different areas of kayaking to give a try; canoe polo, racing, surf, whitewater, touring, and sea kayaking.

How To Run / Provide Kayaking

Information for running Kayaking as a:

Canoe Training

Cosmeston Lake will be available for Scouts or leaders to undertake canoeing activities from the beginning of May to the end of October, normally every Wednesday.

Groups must not turn up to the lake without first contacting Steve Jones (02920 843725) or Rex Hendrickson (02929 751143).
Parents must sign indemnity forms in advance. Download in Word Format

or PDF Format

Local Canoeing Information

See available local canoeing activity options on our wiki.

Canoeing Permits

The following Canoeing permits can be obtained

Canoeing Lead B1	Canoeing Lead B2
Canoeing Lead B3	Canoeing Lead A
Canoeing Supervise B1	Canoeing Supervise B2
Canoeing Supervise B3	Canoeing Supervise A

Badge Links


Canoeist	Canoeing
Qualify for the British Canoe Union's One Star Award. Link to Badge Resource on Scoutbase	Qualify for the BCU 2 star test (minimum); or Where a BCU Star test certificate is already held, qualify for the next level of BCU star test Link to Badge Resource on Scoutbase

Also don't forget...


Nautical Skills	Nautical Skills

Resources and Links

Links

British Canoe Union
Welsh Canoeing Association

Factsheets on Canoeing

The following activity factsheets are relevent to this activity.

FS120000		Risk Assessment
FS120078		Home Contacts
FS120081		One Day Activity Form
FS120100		Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme
FS120101		Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme - Applicants' Guide
FS120603		Water Safety (Incorporating lifejackets and buoyancy aids)
FS120617		Canal and River Licences
FS120623		Class C Waters
FS120627		Boat and Canoe Registration and Inspection Scheme
FS120651		Canoeing
		National Directory of Waters

The following activity assessment checklists are relevent to this activity.

AC120900		Supervisory Assessment Checklist
AC120902		Assessment Checklist for Canoeing

Policy, Organisation and Rules for Canoeing

The following activity rules are relevent to this activity.

Rule 9.1	Activity Rules - Application
Rule 9.2	Preparations
Rule 9.3	Home Contact
Rule 9.4	Risk Assessment
Rule 9.5	Emergency Procedure
Rule 9.9	Use of Professional Centres and Instructors
Rule 9.42	Water Activities - General
Rule 9.43	Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids
Rule 9.44	Classification of Waters
Rule 9.45	Water Activities Permits
Rule 9.46	Boats
Rule 9.47	Charter Vessels