Optimist (Cub)

Badge Requirements

1. The Singapore Scout Association works with National Sailing Centre (NSC) to conduct the following courses periodically on demand.

BRONZE

Goal:  To provide Cub Scouts with basic skills necessary to safely enjoy and develop their potential in sailing.

1.  Able to swim 50 metres with the aid of life-vest.

2.  Attend a lecture on the following topics:

(a) Introduction to sailing

(b) Parts of the Optimist boat

(c) Safety precautions

(d) Rigging / De-rigging

(e) Points of sails

(f) Tacking / Gybing

(g) Heave-to

(h) Capsize demonstration & drill

(i) Basic rules of the sea

(j) Rope work.

(k) Getting out of irons

(l) Weather / Tide / Current

(m) Introduction to Troangles & Sausage course

(n) Launching / Recovery.

SILVER

Goal:  To enhance Cub Scout sailors' individual sailing abilities.

1. Attend a lecture on the following topics:

(a) Rigging / De-rigging

(b) Rope work

(c) Emergencies

(d) Reading the wind

(e) Sail trimming

(f) Short races

(g) Launching / Recovery

GOLD

Goal:  To maintain and monitor the sailing history of all Cub Scout sailors.

Attend a lecture on the following topics:

(a) Boat handling

(b) Boat tuning

(c) Racing rules

(d) The elements

(e) Racing / Tactics

(f) Starts / Finishes

2. A Cub Scout who completes any of the above the courses will receive a certificate and a badge through the Singapore Scout Association.