Senior Boatswain

(1) Know the different kinds of canvas, use a palm and needle, make a cringle, sew a flat and round seam, herringbone and make small repairs to sails.

(2) Make an eye-splice in rope.

(3) Overhaul and repair a set of standing rigging in rope or cordage or an open sailing boat.

(4) Be able to worm, parcel and serve, and make the following:
Turk's Head, 2 kinds of sennit, long splice, chain splice, and be able to point a rope (any method) and apply West Country and Sailmaker's Whipping.

(5) Know the different types of purchase tackle and rig a handy-billy.

(6) Make a kitbag or similar article in canvas.

(7) Be proficient in pulling boat, or kayak, or sailing dinghy