Program Description

After this FUN prepatory weekend for sailing at Sea Base you’ll know:

How to rig and sail a large sail boat
Introductory coastal navigation
Simple weather (cloud formations)
Sailing terminology and basic
commands
Points of sailing
Anchoring, mooring and docking
procedures
Basic knots used at Sea Base
What gear to take & how to pack it
Buddy system and why it is used
Man overboard procedure

Arrive Saturday morning no later than 8:30 am. Report to the main pavilion for:

1. Registration - last minute payments
2. Physical recheck
3. Swim certification or swim check

Course runs through 12:00 pm Sunday

Crew size:  Minimum 5, maximum 12.

What to Bring

Remember, storage space onboard a sailboat is very limited.  Small drawstring bags work best for stowing personal items and equipment.  Please limit your carry-on to one small bag or duffel, and do not bring backpacks with frames.

Note:  Some fees may be incurred depending on the choice of a Saturday night camp location.

The basics:

Shorts, T-shirts, hat
Swim suit, towel, deck shoes
Sleeping bag or blankets and sheets
Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm (Chap Stick,
Blistex, etc.)
6-foot piece of line to practice knots
Small flashlight with extra batteries
Foul weather gear (rain suit)
Sweatshirt or windbreaker/jacket, depending
upon the time of year
Personal items (toothbrush, etc.)
Current medical form

Do NOT bring the following:

Black soled shoes
Poncho
Personal CD players, radios or stereos
Liquid fuel stoves or lanterns
Sheath knives, spear guns or fire arms
Signal flares or fireworks
Personal watercraft (wave runners)

Your crew should bring:

Tents and dining fly (for Saturday night)
BSA patrol cook kit & chef tool kit
First aid kit
Food (remember to include enough
for the captains!), plus personal snacks
SMALL ice chest and extra ice for the ice
chest onboard the boat
Electric lantern (propane may only be used off
the boat)
Water container
Trash bags & toilet paper
Paper towels, cups and napkins
Games for use below deck (magnetic
checkers/chess, playing cards, etc.)
Inter-faith worship materials and song books
Astronomy merit badge book for star study at
night

Optional Items:

Camera and Film
Binoculars
Personal floatation devices (also available at
the base)
Fishing gear and bait (don't forget fishing
licenses)

Requirements

Current BSA registration.
Current Medical Form.
Must be a swimmer.
Must meet Sea Base age requirement (13 yrs old) to participate.
Familiar with the procedures in the Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge book.
Adults must be certified in Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat.