SCOUT OARSMAN

Take charge of a small dinghy or small craft in response to orders which shall include sculling over the stern, anchoring, bringing alongside and making fast.

Be able to pull an oar as a member of a boat's crew.

Know the right way to load a boat with either stores or personnel and how to trim her correctly.

Throw a heaving line from a boat.

Know the safety rules applicable to boating.

Get into a dinghy from the water.

Know the names of all parts of a boat and of the gear.

Note: The holder of a National Dinghy Certificate Scheme (UK), Level 1 certificate qualifies for this badge.