Height & Weight Limits for Sea Kayaking Treks And BSA High Adventure Programs
Each participant in a Sea Kayaking Trek must not exceed the maximum acceptable limit in the weight-for-height chart below. The right-hand column shows the maximum acceptable weight for a person’s height in order to participate in the trek. Those who fall within the limits are more likely to have an enjoyable and safe experience. The trek involves strenuous open water kayaking and carrying loads. Possible extreme conditions in a true wilderness area are factors on all treks.
Participants will go through a medical re-check before the trek departs. Those who do not pass will not be allowed on the trek. Any expenses incurred as a result of nonparticipation are the responsibility of the participant.
The maximum acceptable weight for individuals 6' 7" or taller is 295 pounds. This limit is necessary due to limitations of rescue equipment and for the safety of rescue personnel.
HEIGHT
RECOMMENDED
WEIGHT (LBS.)
MAXIMUM
ACCEPTANCE (LBS.)
5_0_
97-138
166
5_1_
101-143
172
5_2_
104-148
178
5_3_
107-152
183
5_4_
111-157
189
5_5_
114-162
195
5_6_
118-167
201
5_7_
121-172
207
5_8_
125-178
214
5_9_
129-185
220
5_10_
132-188
226
5_11_
136-194
233
6_0_
140-199
239
6_1_
144-205
246
6_2_
148-210
252
6_3_
152-216
260
6_4_
156-222
267
6_5_
160-228
274
6_6_
164-234
281
6_7_& taller
170-240
295
This table is based on the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Resources.
