Boatswain

SI-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JI-1-Boatswain’s Mate)

Objective- Demonstrate the skill in naval rope work and boat handling

1. Pass or have passed the Boatswain’s mate badge

2. Be able to do the under mentioned

   1. Eye splice

   2. Turk’s Head

   3. Chain splice

   4. Be able to point a rope(any method) and apply West Country and Sail Maker’s whipping

   5. Know the different kinds of purchase tackle and rig a “Handy Billy”

   6. Be proficient in pulling a boat, canoe or sailing dinghy