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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: Nautical Skills Activity Badge

Complete the requirements below:

1. Hold the Basic Nautical Skills Badge.

2. Demonstrate how to use your craft to recover a casualty from the water by taking part in a simple rescue exercise.

3. Heave a lifeline from a boat to land in reach of person 6 metres away, within two attempts.

4. Know the IRPCS steering rules and apply these to the craft used.

5. Plan and take part in a one-day expedition or exercise afloat.

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

   1. One item from the Practical Skills section.

   2. One item from the Safety section.

   3. Two items from the rules of the road and communications section.

   4. A further five items from the remaining five sections.

7. 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.