The original seamanship merit badge was split into motorboating and small boat sailing. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. Smallboat sailing merit badge class preparation page. When merit badges are taught as classes, it is much more difficult to test each scout when appropriate. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. Smallboat sailing merit badge motorboating merit badge. Merit badges camp woodruff atlanta area council 92. A scout can begin taking merit badges as soon as they join a troop, but no merit badges are required for advancement until first class. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america. Smallboat sailing merit badge requirements maintenance advisory. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while smallboat sailing, including hypothermia, dehydration, heat reactions, motion sickness, cuts, scratches, abrasions, contusions, puncture wounds, and blisters.
Selfbailing boats are acceptable for this requirement. Discuss the kinds of lines used on sailboats and the types of fibers used in their manufacture. Small boat sailing merit badge requirements maintenance advisory. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or vocation. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of their printing schedules. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge.
Requirements for the smallboat sailing merit badge with worksheets. Following the bsa safety afloat plan, show that you and a buddy can sail a boat properly. Advancement is simply a means to an end, not an end in itself. Smallboat sailing snow sports environmental science or sustainability energy fish and wildlife. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Scoutingbsasmallboat sailing merit badge wikibooks, open. Items 6 and 7 in the merit badge could easily be a formal test.
Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements. Extreme care should be taken to avoid personal injury and damage to the boat or equipment. Old tennis shoes or water shoes are required to be worn at all times to protect your feet. Trail to first class requirements updated to new scout manual. Take a look at the personality of this amazing yacht, not just the parts. Scouts must have previously earned smallboat sailing merit badge in order to participate in this session. Smallboat sailing merit badge requirements scoutmaster. Each requirement on the merit badge must be tested of the scout by the counselor. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while smallboat sailing, including hypothermia, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration, sunburn, insect stings, tick bites, blisters, and hyperventilation. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while small boat sailing, including hypothermia, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration, sunburn, insect stings, tick bites, blisters, and hyperventilation. Small boat sailing merit badge sailing requirements covered by saillaser. Monday thursday, 3 pm 5 pm environmental science merit badge.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Small boat sailing merit badge boy scouts of america. All of our merit badge classes are listed below by camp area. However, smooth sailing requires paying careful attention to safety. There will be a brief maintenance window starting at 9.
A youth in scouts bsa or qualified venturer or sea scout who has a physical or mental disability may achieve the eagle scout rank by. Come sailing this spring with seattles sea scouts to work on. Dec 7, 2014 you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of. Scouts will learn about how to operate a smallboat, safety techniques, how to identify wind direction, and more while earning the smallboat merit badge. Scouts must be able to complete the bsa swimmer test in order to participate.
The program keeps revising requirements and adding or dropping merit badges in an effort to broaden the scouting program and reflect new technologies and interests. Smallboat sailing merit badge information for scouts and leaders. Review of the small boat sailing merit badge pamphlet will give scouts an understanding and basis in which to be prepared for performing the acts necessary to complete this requirement at the class. Know the classes of fires and the substances that will extinguish each type of fire. There are currently 6 merit badges, each offering scouts a chance to learn a new skill. Smallboat sailing merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Click on the merit badge for that badge requirements.
Small boat sailing merit badge is an option for the national outdoor badge for aquatics. January, 2017 requirements for the small boat sailing merit badge. Merit badges marked with the blue i icon are enhanced with videos and. Printable requirements for smallboat sailing merit badge. Sea base does not have structured merit badge programs or merit badge instructors. Describe the boat you will be using for the sailing requirement, naming all of the major parts and the function of those parts. Woodruff scout camp is the perfect place to knock out your merit badge requirements. Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. Scouts should be prepared to bring a cold lunch to the event as we will not be providing lunch for scouts during this event. Small boat sailing will be among the most memorable of your scouting experiences if. Small boat sailing merit badge limit set at 18 per class 6 per camp. Smallboat sailing merit badge requirements scoutbook. Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the esa swimmer test. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text.
Please note the course is only available on weekends from june 15 to august 15 due to our summer sailing camp. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in smallboat activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Looking for someone to help your boy scout patrol or troop earn the small boat handling merit badge. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while small boat sailing, including hypothermia, dehydration, heat reactions, motion sickness, cuts, scratches, abrasions, contusions, puncture wounds, and blisters. Small boat sailing merit badge helps and documents april 15, 2019 leave a comment scouts learn to answer questions like how do you sail against the wind. To see requirements for the above merit badges simply click on the bagde you would like more information on. Apr 15, 2019 small boat sailing merit badge helps and documents april 15, 2019 leave a comment scouts learn to answer questions like how do you sail against the wind. Everything done to advanceto earn ranks and other awards and recognitionis designed to educate or to. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all.
Smallboat sailing will be among the most memorable of your scouting experiences if. Before doing requirements 3 through 9, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. Merit badge requirements and worksheets scouts bsa boy. Sailing is one of the most enjoyable pastimes on the open water. Scout merit badge day june 27th, 2020 our merit badge day will take place saturday june, 27th from 10. Develop and use a customized vessel safety checklist for a boat used by your ship. An official boy scout merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge. Smallboat sailing merit badge for boy scouts bsa counselor. Before applying, a scout must earn as many of the eaglerequired merit badges as possible.
Scouts should utilize the smallboat sailing merit badge pamphlet, and any other resources available, to prepare for discussion on this requirement component. Pass all requirements for the bsas lifesaving merit badge. Merit badge requirements small boats, boy scouts merit. This will help lead local boy scouts to you so they. Advancement is however a key component in ensuring that your unit is prepared for your sea base adventure. Smallboat sailing merit badge requirements and worksheets. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in small boat activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Review prevention, symptoms, and firstaid treatment for the following injuries or illnesses that can occur while sailing. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library. Sailing aquarius around the world recommended for you. The skills may be demonstrated on any boat available to the scout. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements.
Scuba bsa the award, not the merit badge small boat sailing must be 14 years old. Describe the boat you will be using for the sailing requirement, naming. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. The merit badge counselor certifies completion of requirements and the merit badge patch is presented at a court of honor or troop meeting. Bsa smallboat sailing merit badge book pamphlet january 1, 2010 by bsa author 5. Merit badge requirements you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. This popular session provides scouts with an opportunity to learn the safety knowledge and physical techniques required to sail small craft. Smallboat sailing merit badge pamphlet troop 1 georgiaville.
The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. A explain first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while small boat sailing, including hypothermia, dehydration, heat reactions, motion sickness, cuts, scratches, abrasions, contusions, puncture wounds, and blisters. The following are our recommendations of awards and advancements your troopshipcrew may consider preparing for ahead of your adventure. The quiet and peacefulness of the water can provide a pleasant break from everyday life. Small boat sailing merit badge for boy scouts bsa counselor. Scoutingbsasmallboat sailing merit badge wikibooks. Scouts must have previously earned small boat sailing merit badge in order to participate in this session. Small boat sailing merit badge requirements requirements, worksheets, links, photos and more. A rescue boat should be standing by to assist, if necessary, and to tow the capsized craft to shore. Before doing requirements 3 through 9, successfully complete the. Scroll down for a list of all of the current merit badges and their requirements. Come sailing this spring with seattles sea scouts to work.
Monday thursday, 4 pm 6 pm game design merit badge. Youth advancement and award opportunities bsa sea base. Scouts will learn about how to operate a small boat, safety techniques, how to identify wind direction, and more while earning the small boat merit badge. Spend some time learning to sail at the camp raven knob yacht club. Smallboat sailing merit badge cherokee scout reservation. Monday friday, 4 pm 5 pm sustainability merit badge. Testing is inherent in the merit badge process, as it is a formal part of advancement.
Requirements for the small boat sailing merit badge with worksheets. Small boat sailing merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Small boat sailing merit badge helps and documents. Our expert merit badge staff is here to help you achieve your goals and knock out your merit badge requirements. B identify the conditions that must exist before performing cpr on a person.
Merit badge requirements knots 2021 national jamboree 2023 world jamboree virtual scouting open members only. Theres no better way to for scouts to get exposed to boating and add a merit badge to their sash than to spend some time with the sea scouts sailing on seattles lake union. While no specific sail plan is recommended, it is suggested that the craft be smaller than 20 feet. Printable requirements for small boat sailing merit badge. The small boat sailing merit badge can be scheduled as a two day consecutive program year round from 10 am to 4 pm. A explain first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while smallboat sailing, including hypothermia, dehydration, heat reactions, motion sickness, cuts, scratches, abrasions, contusions, puncture wounds, and blisters. Participants in this session primarily use sunfish and aqua finnstyle boats. Smallboat sailing merit badge requirements scoutmaster bucky. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of. It is one of several methods designed to help unit leadership carry out the aims and mission of the boy scouts of america.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Central florida council online merit badge programs 2020. Prepare a boat for sailing, including a safety inspection. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library. Instruction in advanced sailing techniques will be coupled with plenty of time to enjoy sailing around the lake. Demonstrate your understanding of fire prevention on vessels. The boat must be capsizable and have the capability of sailing to windward. Bsa safety afloat when earning any of the aquatic merit badges, it is important to follow safety rules and use selfdiscipline and good judgment.