Pilot

SA-9(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-9- Coxswain)

Objective: - Demonstrate his ability to take charge of a small sailing boat or a motor boat and go on an expedition of 48 hours.

1. Pass or have passed the Coxswain badge

2. Be able to reads a sea chart, plot a position by three methods and lay off a course making allowances for variations and deviation of the compass and tidal set

3. Know the different types of Buoys, light houses and light vessels in general use, and the usual danger, storm and fog signals. Discuss Beaufort wind and Sea Scales

4. Understand the use of a Barometer in fore casting weather

5. Know the proper gear that should be carried in a sailing boat to ensure the safety of the vessel under all conditions.

6. Organize and take charge of a Patrol expedition of 48 hours minimum duration in a boat. Journey to a point at least 10 KM from start and return Keep a log showing course and distances. Route to be prepared by candidate with proper reference to tides etc.

7. Read mariner’s Compass marked in points and degrees and be able to estimate roughly (using chart and tide table) the depth of water and state of the tide.

8. Demonstrate how to take soundings