
Program
Description

This is a Saturday class, although completion depends on favorable
winds. The sailing staff is looking forward to your arrival and
every effort is being made to ensure your Small Boat Sailing Merit
Badge training is meaningful, safe and fun!

Plan to arrive Saturday morning no later than 8:30 AM. During
check-in, we will collect your signed Merit Badge Application
(blue card), review any physical limitations, and then go for
swim checks. You must be able to pass the BSA swimmer test to
participate.

We use Sunfish and Phantoms for small boat sailing instruction.
These are fun boats that are easy to sail. You will get to "Captain"
your own boat as you sail either with a buddy or alone.

Sailing is fun and it is easy to catch some wind... but, as an
old sea captain once said, "Sailing takes a lifetime to really
learn." So come enjoy the wind and water...and remember,
it will be a great day for sailing and Scouting at the Aquatics
Base!

Class size: Minimum 4, maximum 10. There
are also weekends set aside for large groups of 10 - 20. Check
the current calendar.

What to Bring

Swimming
attire and towel
Shoes that
secure to your feet and can get
wet (sandals, water
shoes, old sneakers, etc.)
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What to Bring (continued)

Sun protection
(sun screen, sunglasses, hat)
Rain gear
(NO ponchos, please)
Sweater or
jacket (depending on the season)
Signed merit
badge application (blue
card)
Food and
drink (one hour lunch break and two
hour supper break
on Saturday)
Current medical
form

Merit Badge Requirements

Be prepared
to perform the BSA Swim test.
You must be a swimmer
to earn this merit
badge
Read and
Study the entire Small Boat Sailing
Merit Badge manual
before you arrive at the
Aquatics Base.

Also refer to the following:
Certification
program guidelines
Online
merit badge requirements or
the current merit
badge booklet
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