Nautical Skills Basic

Nautical Skills Basic 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 Basic Nautical Skills Scout badge they must achieve the following

1.       Take part in at least two one-hour taster sessions in two different water-based activities. By the end of the session you will be competent at controlling your craft. This could include, but is not limited to:

·         Canoeing

·         Powered activity

·         Pulling

·         Sailing

·         Wind surfing

2.       Demonstrate that you know how to cope safely if you are involved in a capsize or man overboard situation during an activity specified in requirement 1.

3.       Show how to check water depth (using a method appropriate to your craft), to ensure that you don’t ground or beach.

4.       Demonstrate that you can tie a figure of eight knot, clove hitch, round turn and two half-hitches, and describe their uses in water activities.

5.       Name the parts of one type of craft.

6.       Demonstrate and explain what clothing is suitable for the activities specified in requirement 1.

7.       Explain the basic safety rules that apply to the activities undertaken in requirement 1.

8.       Explain the difference between a buoyancy aid and a life jacket, when each should be used, and how they function. Show how they are worn.