Dragon Boating

Dragon Boating Scout Badge post 2002

The Scout Activity badges from post 2002 are circular with the Activity image on a blue background with a red border. The Badge is worn on the left sleeve starting from the shoulder and going down in order of achievement.

To earn the Dragon Boating Activity Scout badge they must achieve the following

1.       Understand the safety rules, capsize drill and the water buddy system.

2.       Know the procedures for loading, numbering off, stopping, bracing the boat, forward and backward paddling.

3.       Understand the instructions and commands as advised by The Dragon Boat Racing Association.

4.       Carry out practice training sessions for a minimum of 2 hours. Practise a race over a distance of at least 250 metres.

5.       Take part in competitive or timed dragon boat event over a course of at least 250 metres.