Oarsman

JI-2(Corresponding badge for over 14Yrs 6 months – SI-2-Helmsman)

Objective: - Demonstrate basic skills in handing a rowing boat.

1. Take charge of a small dinghy or a similar craft in response to orders which shall include sculling over the stern, anchoring, bringing alongside and making fast.

2. Be able to pull an oar as a member of a boat’s crew

3. Know the right way to lead a boat with either stores or personnel and how to trim her correctly

4. Use a heaving line from a boat

5. Know the safety rules applicable to boating

6. Get into a dinghy from water