Advanced Nautical Skills Activity Badge
Note: as of 11 November 2011 these badge requirements have been updated significantly. This includes the removal of training options. The old set of requirements can still be used until November 2012, and can be found at the bottom of the page.
- Develop your skills in one water-based activity to a level where you can pass these skills on to others. This may be through gaining a leadership permit for your chosen activity.
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of water safety and rescue techniques appropriate to your chosen water-based activity.
- Know how to use maps and charts to plan a route in your chosen craft.
- Be able to navigate your craft on a passage of at least two hours.
- Know what equipment should be carried to be able to carry out repairs to your craft whilst on the move.
- Take part in an expedition with at least three others on the water lasting two days and one night. The time under way should be at least 8 hours.
- Know the activity rules relevant to your main activity as laid down in Policy, Organisation and Rules.
Know how monitor your group and recognise the signs of cold and hypothermia in others.
Notes on rules and flexibility
Reference should be made to the Activity Rules in chapter nine of Policy, Organisation and Rules and the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme
Every individual who undertakes an activity badge should face a similar degree of challenge and as a result some requirements may need to be adapted.
It is completely acceptable to change some of the requirements of the badges to allow individuals to access the badge (for example where there are special needs, cultural issues, or religious considerations to take into account) and the requirements outlined for activity badges do allow for some flexibility in order to obtain the badge.
If you would like help or advice when considering adapting the requirements of a badge please contact the Scout Association.
Pre-November 2011 requirements
To gain this activity badge, Explorer Scouts must complete the following requirements:
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Hold the Advanced Nautical Skills Badge from the Scout section or the Explorer Scout Nautical Skills Badge.
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Pass a message to another boat or ashore by visual or radio signal, using the correct procedures.
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Demonstrate a good working knowledge of charts including projection, datum and symbols used.
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Know the activity rules for expeditions as laid down in Policy, Organisation and Rules.
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With at least three friends, take charge of an expedition on the water lasting two days and one night. At least 12 hours of the expedition is to be spent under way.
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Keep a log of water activities undertaken.
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Complete:
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three further items from the practical skills section in the training options list, making sure that at least two different water disciplines have been covered
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four further items from the remaining sections, taking not more than one item from each section
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Notes
If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.