REQUIREMENTS:

Complete the requirements below:

Swim 50 metres and stay afloat for five minutes.

Explain the safety rules that apply to boating, and the effects of winds, tide and current.

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

Complete any two of the following activities:

• Row a dinghy single-handed and carry out basic manoeuvres.
• Scull a dinghy and carry out basic manoeuvres.
• Sail a figure-of-eight course.
• Complete an introductory course for canoeing or kayaking.
• Crew a Bell Boat or Dragon Boat.
• Carry out an activity using knots, bends or hitches. Make a lashing and demonstrate rope whipping or safe sealing.

Take part in a half-day expedition or exercise afloat.

Complete four items from the list of nautical skills training activities each one taken from a different section of the list.

Keep 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.