A passenger list must be kept for each vehicle by the supervising teacher. Educators need to ensure safety during both preparatory and actual phases of all programs involving water and the use of boats. 4.2 Extended field trips involving canoeing are limited to students who have completed Grade 6. All participants in watercraft activities, including supervisors, must demonstrate proficiency in the swimming and rescue skills described in Appendix A , prior to acceptance as a participant in extended field trips involving watercraft activities. Prior to an extended field trip involving canoeing, all participants including supervisors must demonstrate proficiency in the Canoeing Skills outlined in Appendix B, Canoeing Skills for Supervisors and Participants .
All canoe trips require supervision by an approved Canoe Trip Leader.
An approved Canoe Trip Leader is one who has qualified under the conditions specified in Appendix C, Criteria for Canoe Trip Leader Status . 4.6 Route planning should reflect the knowledge and experience of the participants. At least one supervisor must have travelled the proposed route. 4.6.1 Large lake crossings shall not be undertaken. Elementary students are restricted to small bodies of water.