Pulling

Pulling Scout Badge post 2002

The Scout Activity badges from post 2002 are circular with the Activity image on a blue background with a red border. The Badge is worn on the left sleeve starting from the shoulder and going down in order of achievement.

To earn the Pulling Scout badge they must achieve the following

1.       Row a dinghy single-handed and carry out in sequence the following manoeuvres:

a.       Take the boat away from a bank side mooring

b.       Row in a straight line for a 100 metres

c.        Complete a figure-of-eight course

d.       Scull over the stern between two points 20 metres apart and turn through 180 degrees

e.        Draw stroke over the bow.

2.       Using a round turn and two half hitches, moor to a ring, post or bollard.

3.       Be able to point out and name the basic parts of a pulling boat.

4.       As part of a crew of a boat:

a.       Take a place as an oarsman, including stroke

b.       Understand boat orders and be able to act on them

c.        As bowman, be a lookout and report hazards to the coxswain using standard maritime directions e.g. starboard, port quarter, dead ahead, etc

5.       From a boat, heave an unweighted line to land within reach of target 5 metres away with not more than three attempts

6.       Understand the safety rules that apply to Scout boating

7.       Know the difference between a lifejacket and a buoyancy aid and show the correct method of wear

8.       Understand the importance of wearing appropriate clothing for various weather conditions

9.       Know what actions and safety requirements to take when being towed

10.    Have a basic knowledge of rules of the road for your local waters