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From Monday 16th November 2009, as part of The Scout Association's development of one fully integrated website for Members, the information contained on this page is no longer being maintained. For up to date information please visit the following link: Scouts: Advanced Nautical Skills Activity Badge

Complete the requirements below:

1. Hold the Nautical Skills Badge.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of pilotage, navigation lights, sound signals, tides, currents and eddies, as relevant to your local waters.

3. Take care of and maintain a boat or canoe for a period of at least three months.

4. Know how to get local weather forecasts, understand their importance and be able to recognise signs of changing weather.

5. Choose two of the following four activities:

   1. Gain the RYA Level 2 Power Boat

   2. Gain the RYA Start Sailing 3

   3. Gain the BCU Paddlepower Discover

   4. Gain the Scout Association's Pulling Badge.

6. Take part in an expedition afloat with a minimum 24 hour duration.

7. Obtain a Permit to undertake Water Activities.

8. Complete from the list of nautical skills training activities:

   1. One further item from the Practical Skills section, making sure that at least two skill areas have been covered.

   2. Two further items from the Safety section.

   3. One further item from the Rules of the road and communications section.

   4. Three further items from the remaining five sections.

9. Maintain a log or other record of the water activities completed.

Notes

Reference should be made to the Activity Rules in chapter nine of Policy, Organisation and Rules and the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.