Seamanship

Seamanship

1st Stage: (Minimum B.B. age 14) Know the Water Safety Code, swim 50 yards in normal clothing, understand basic nautical terms, parts of a boat, bouys, navigation lights and soundings. Tie 4 knots. Also undertake a small practical test in a rowing boat.

2nd Stage: (Minimum B.B. age 15) Understand parts of an anchor, rules of the road, basic chart and compass work, winds, weather and tides, additional rope work. Carry out basic boat maintenance. Also carry out a practical test in a rowing or power boat.

3rd Stage: (Minimum B.B. age 16) Understand more advanced chart and compass work, Flags of the International code, basic principals of meteorology and tides, additional rope work, and carry out normal boat maintenance. Also carry out at least a half-day cruise in a rowing or power boat.

(Regulations as at 1976)

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