Oarsman Badge

 

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Complete Boatman Badge

 

Complete Swimming Badge

 

Know the parts of a rowing boat

 

Be able to assist in the preparation of a boat for towing

 

As a member of a boat’s crew be able to respond correctly to the following orders:

 

            Give way

 

            Oars

 

            Backwater

 

            Hold water

 

            Rest on oars

 

            Toss oars

 

            Ship oars

 

            Boat oars

 

Be able to retrieve a line or buoy (with a boat hook)

 

Be able to assist with anchoring

 

Make fast to a wharf or another boat under directions from the coxswain.

 

Be able to throw a line accurately 12 metres

 

Be able to row competently as a member of a crew

 

Know how to feather while rowing

 

Be able to single handedly row a dinghy competently.