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.)

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