Kayaking Merit Badge School

Despite the weather forecast for incoming storms from the remnants of Hurricane Laura, Troop 242 and our subject matter experts gathered at the kayak beach at Fort Monroe at 9 AM with the intention to complete the Kayaking Merit Badge.  Twenty-eight scouts from T242B and T242G came ready to have some fun.  Instruction provided by our older Sea Scouts, a couple of whom are also members of the troop.  Three round-robin groups were introduced to safety, first aid, essential equipment, and construction in 15-minute sessions.  Then everyone gathered for demonstration of paddling skills and a safety brief before launching.  Scouts practiced the basic strokes and demonstrated their ability to recover from a capsize.  After lunch, the whole group walked to Firehouse for some ice cream.  This was a wonderful event and the weather was excellent.