Rank Advancment Requirements
- Long Cruise Patch
- Small Boat Handler
- Qualified Seaman
- Ship Award
- BSA Lifeguard
- Mile Swim
- Snorkeling
- Boardsailing
- Venture Award
- Eagle Scout
- Fitness & Sport
- Religious Emblems
- Other Awards
BOARDSAILING, BSA
The Boardsailing. BSA award has been developed to introduce Scout or Venturer age youth to basic boardsailing skills, equipment, and safety precautions. Check with the Skipper for more information.
The Boardsailing, BSA Patch is NOT worn on the Uniform. It is worn on the left side of the swim trunks.
The Boardsailing, BSA Patch is NOT worn on the Uniform. It is worn on the left side of the swim trunks.
Requirements
1. Review the BSA guidelines for boardsailing and explain steps you have taken to follow each of the eleven guidelines found in Section V of Camp Program and Property Management, No. 20-920.2. Explain precautions to be taken for boardsailing on each of the following:
Lakes
Rivers
Ocean or bay areas
3. What is hypothermia? Describe to your counselor the symptoms of hypothermia. What special considerations in preventing hypothermia are necessary for boardsailing?
4. Properly rig and prepare the sailboard you are using. Point out and explain the function of each of the following:
uphaul
outhaul
downhaul
cleat
leach
tack
clew
foot
skeg
centerboard
wishbone boom
universal
luff
center of effort
Explain how to steer the sailboard.
5. Demonstrate your ability to uphaul the sail, find the neutral position to the wind (sail luffing), and control the board's position with foot movement.
6. With supervision from your instructor, sail a course that involves beating, reaching, and running. Change tack by coming about.
Boardsailing Guidelines
1. A responsible adult must supervise all board-sailing activities. The supervising adult must be experienced and qualified in water safety (BSA Lifeguard, Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving, or YMCA Senior Lifesaver) and must be an experienced board sailor or use assistants with such qualifications.2. Only persons who have successfully completed the official BSA swimmers test in the current year may participate in a board-sailing activity.
3. All participants must present evidence of fitness assured by a complete health history from a physician, parent, or legal guardian. The adult supervisor should adjust all supervision, discipline, and protection to anticipate any potential risks associated with individual health conditions. In the event of any significant health condition, an examination by a physician should be required by the adult supervisor.
4. All participants should receive instruction in boardsailing skills and safety from an experienced board sailor.
5. All persons must wear an approved U.S. Coast Guard personal flotation device (type II or III recommended) at all times while participating in a board-sailing activity.
6. No one sails alone; always have a buddy on the water (in a boat or on another board). Board sailors must stay within view and easy rescue range of lookout in an appropriately equipped rescue boat.
7. No board-sailing at night, at dusk, or in rough water. Weather and water conditions must be known and understood in advance of any board-sailing activity, and weather forecasts should be studied. Exposure suits are recommended for cool water or cool weather.
8. Avoid swimming areas, fishermen, and underwater diving activity. Use designated board-sailing beaches when available. Stay out of traffic or channels that have heavy traffic.
9. All equipment should be safety checked and repaired as needed before each use.
10. When in difficulty, a person should stay with the board and not attempt to swim ashore.
11. All participants should know, understand, and follow the rules and procedures for safe board-sailing. The supervisor should encourage the individual exercise of good judgment and self-discipline, and assure that safety rules are fairly and constantly enforced.