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Stuff Every Kayaking Scout Should Know

Practice facts for the Kayaking merit badge. Not an official Scouting America credential.

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  1. What is the main difference between kayaking and canoeing?
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    The paddler sits and uses a double-bladed paddle. Kayakers sit facing forward and use a double-bladed paddle, while canoeists typically kneel with a single blade.

  2. What does the Inuit word for kayak mean?
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    Hunter's boat. The kayak's name translates to hunter's boat, reflecting its original use for hunting and fishing.

  3. Why did early kayak hunters value stealth?
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    It let them sneak up on shoreline animals. Stealth let hunters approach animals on the shoreline closely enough to catch them.

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  1. What is the main difference between kayaking and canoeing?
  2. What does the Inuit word for kayak mean?
  3. Why did early kayak hunters value stealth?
  4. What material did Inuit build kayak frames from?
  5. What was used to cover the Inuit kayak body?
  6. When did kayak races become an official Olympic medal sport?
  7. What material replaced fiberglass for many kayaks in the 1980s?
  8. What is a buoyancy aid in a kayak for?
  9. When should a life jacket be worn while kayaking?
  10. What safety item is mandatory for whitewater kayaking?
  11. What is a whistle used for on a kayak?
  12. What are throwing ropes used for in kayaking?
  13. What clothing helps protect kayakers from cold water?
  14. How does a sit-on-top kayak place the paddler?
  15. What is a benefit of a sit-on-top dry hatch?
  16. What do through holes on a sit-on-top kayak do?
  17. What does a spray skirt do on a cockpit kayak?
  18. Why do cockpit style kayaks give more control?
  19. What is a play boat designed for?
  20. How is an inflatable kayak deck described?
  21. What nickname do inflatable kayaks often go by?
  22. What is a tandem kayak?
  23. Besides paddling, what can kayaks be used for?
  24. What is the first phase of the forward stroke?
  25. During the catch phase, how is the torso rotated?
  26. Where is the paddle blade planted in the catch phase?
  27. What starts the power phase of the forward stroke?
  28. Which muscle group provides most of the power stroke energy?
  29. How much energy do the arms provide in the power stroke?
  30. What does extending the leg against the foot peg add?
  31. Why lift the paddle at the hip during the exit phase?
  32. What does lifting the paddle rapidly help with?
  33. What is kayak diving?
  34. Why is kayak diving cheaper than using a powered boat?
  35. Why do kayak anglers like fishing from kayaks?
  36. What is a strainer in whitewater kayaking?
  37. What does the difficulty of a rapid often depend on?
  38. What is a surfski designed for?
  39. Why is winter kayaking more dangerous?
  40. What should winter kayakers wear to counter the elements?
  41. What does an off-set paddle do?
  42. What does paddle length depend on?
  43. What should you do first to anticipate weather hazards before kayaking?
  44. What is a smart way to prevent dehydration while kayaking?
  45. How can you prevent sunburn during a kayak trip?
  46. What helps prevent blisters from paddling?
  47. What should you review before kayaking to manage safety afloat?
  48. What must you complete before requirements 3 through 8?
  49. What is a bilge pump used for in a kayak?
  50. What is a sponge useful for in kayaking safety gear?
  51. What is an extra paddle important for? 🔒
  52. What should you do to care for a kayak after use? 🔒
  53. What is a key part of caring for a paddle? 🔒
  54. What is a wet exit? 🔒
  55. What does reentering with a buddy boat involve? 🔒
  56. What is a kayak-over-kayak rescue? 🔒
  57. What is the HELP position used for? 🔒
  58. If you capsize, what should you do with the kayak and paddle? 🔒
  59. What is the forward stroke used for? 🔒
  60. What is a forward sweep used for? 🔒
  61. What is a reverse sweep used for? 🔒
  62. What does maintaining trim mean when paddling straight? 🔒
  63. What is the goal of a 180 degree pivot? 🔒
  64. What does moving abeam mean? 🔒
  65. What is the goal of stopping the boat in one boat length? 🔒
  66. What does turning 90 degrees while moving forward test? 🔒
  67. What is the goal of moving backward three to four boat lengths? 🔒
  68. What does a buoyed figure 8 course test? 🔒
  69. What does a sea or touring kayak design usually emphasize? 🔒
  70. What is recreational kayaking described as? 🔒
  71. What does a sit-on-top kayak make harder for paddlers? 🔒