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3. Experience. Compute the following to determine preliminary points, then convert the preliminary points to final points according to the conversion table.

Number of days spent each year paddling:

Conversion Table

Note: Experience is the only evaluation item where it is possible to accrue more than 3 points.

4. Swimming.

0 Points: Cannot swim.

1 Point: Weak swimmer.

2 Points: Average swimmer.

3 Points: Strong swimmer (competition-level or skin diver).

5. Stamina.

0 Points: Cannot run mile in less than 10 minutes.

1 Point: Can run a mile in 7 to 10 minutes.

2 Points: Can run a mile in less than 7 minutes.

6. Upper Body Strength.

0 Points: Cannot do 15 push-ups.

1 Point: Can do 16 to 25 push-ups.

2 Points: Can do more than 25 push-ups.

7. Boat Control.

0 Points: Can keep boat fairly straight.

1 Point: Can maneuver in moving water; can avoid big obstacles.

2 Points: Can maneuver in heavy water; knows how to work with the current.

3 Points: Finesse in boat placement in all types of water; uses current to maximum advantage.