Badge
Flatwater Packrafting
This badge represents possession of the skills and knowledge necessary to travel by packraft on flat water.
DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS
The holder of this badge has has demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:
- Donning and burping dry-suit
- Swim with paddle 100 feet (30m)
- Ferry swim in Class I current holding station
- Beach launch from and exit onto steep rocky shoreline
- Basic paddle stroke in straight line sinking full blade 100 feet (30m)
- Deep water self rescue
- Deep water partner rescue
- Draw stroke sideways 10 feet (3m)
- Paddle a figure 8 obstacle course in flat water within 50 feet (15m)
- Scull stroke for 10 feet (3m)
- Low brace
- Paddling with two paddles
- Boat bump rogue boat to shore
- Understands the risk of hypothermia from cold water immersion and strategies to protect oneself
WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?
This badge indicates the holder has the knowledge and experience to packraft on flatwater (lakes and Class I rivers). Trips using packrafts to travel on these bodies of water may require participants to hold this badge.
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
This badge is awarded on completion of the Introduction to Packrafting Course. Members may also apply for equivalency through their packrafting committee. Please email Member Services to connect with an equivalency coordinator.