
The Scout must complete these eight activities.
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Swim 50 metres and stay afloat for five minutes.
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Explain the safety rules that apply to boating, and the effects of winds, tide and current.
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Explain the difference between a buoyancy aid and a life-jacket. Adjust one to fit them and wear it to enter the water from a height of one metre.
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Complete the following:
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Row a dinghy single-handed and carry out basic manoeuvres.
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And one of the following four activities:
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Scull a dinghy over the stern and carry out basic manoeuvres.
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Sail a figure-of-eight course.
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Qualify for the BCU One Star Test.
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Qualify for the RYA National Dinghy Certificate Scheme Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing or Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1.
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Carry out an activity using a knot, a bend, a hitch, and a lashing and demonstrate rope sealing.
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Take part in a half-day expedition or exercise afloat.
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From the list of nautical skills training activities, complete four items, each one from a different section.
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Keep a log of the water activities they complete.


















