and skirt. Swim to a
given point, (about 20 yards), there undress and
swim in bathing suit to another dock (about 20
yards).
2. Swim down from surface in 10 feet of water and
fetch up a 2-foot birch log from bottom.
3. Rescue a non-resisting person and demonstrate
the "carries" (head, under-arm and side stroke) as
you bring them ashore.
4. In deep water demonstrate the correct breaks
for the wrist holds, and the front and back
strangle holds around the neck.
5. Demonstrate resuscitation by Schaefer method.
6. Tell proper procedure in caring for patient
after breathing has been restored.
Boating
Boating, of which we shall first consider rowing, may also be worked out
according to classes, such as:
Second Class: Manoeuvre a row boat properly, i. e.,
unship, reverse, anchor, scull, make 3 perfect
landings out of 5.
First Class: Row singly for a given distance 1-1/2
miles in 40 minutes, or according to certain
standards, such as:
Start
Row forward
Row backward
Manoeuvre
Good landing
Fasten boat
Canoeing
Class II. Know how to paddle bow and stern with
another girl in a canoe, and make 3 out of 5
perfect landings.
[Illustration: BEFORE THE CAMP FIRE IS LIGHTED]
Class I. a. Handle a canoe singly in all weathers and make 3 out of
5 perfect landings,
b. Climb into a canoe with another swimmer's help from the
water in three consecutive trials.
In your own camp when grouping sports for classification although you
may get good suggestions from other methods, it is best to work out a
way which meets your own particular need.
Remember that the swimming and boating should be in charge of competent
and responsible people or instructors and that every precaution should
be taken against accident.
Remember it is better to emphasize good form rather than speed or long
distance swimming and the ability to meet emergencies in the water
rather than stunts.
Honors or recognition should be given for skill, form and improvement
rather than for endurance.
The interest in Water Sports is further stimulated by weekly contests or
a day set apart at the en
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