The Scout must complete all these activities.

1.      Hold the Basic Nautical Skills Badge, or be at least 11½ and complete requirements 1, 2, 3, 4a, 5 and 6 of the Basic Nautical Skills Badge.

2.      Have some knowledge of rescue by boat or canoe and be able to carry out a simple rescue exercise.

3.      Heave a lifeline from a boat, to land within reach of a target six metres away, within two attempts.

4.      Know the steering and sailing rules and apply these to the craft being used.

5.      Plan and take part in a one-day expedition or exercise afloat.

6.      Complete from the list of nautical skills training activities:

a.      One item from the Practical Skills section.

b.      One item from the Safety section.

c.       Two items from the rules of the road and communications section.

d.      A further five items from the remaining five sections.

7.      Keep a log of the water activities they complete