Sailor Badge

 

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Pass the Oarsman Badge.

 

Know the parts of a sailing boat (rigged for sailing).

 

Be able to assist with the rigging and derigging of a sailing boat on land

 

Be able to assist with the rigging and derigging of a sailing boat in the water.

 

Be able to tie a rolling hitch

 

Know how to tie and use the knots specified in the Boatman Badge.

 

Do an eye splice.

 

Do a back splice.

 

Be able to trim the boat under sail.

 

Be able to respond to the following orders:

 

Let fly

 

Ease

 

Tighten

 

Cleat

 

Lee-o

 

Gybe

 

Perform the duties of crew positions:

 

Mainsheet hand

 

Jib sheet hand

 

Bowman

 

Be able to assist with reefing.

 

Be able to row or paddle the boat while rigged for sailing (as one of a two man crew, with a helmsman).