Mariner
Scout Ship
Tradewind

MSS Tradewind
Midshipmite Requirements

1. Swimming -Learn to be safe while swimming on summer cruise. Demonstrate your ability to swim confidently and how to help if you see someone in distress, Memorize and practice the safe swim defense.

2. Marlinspike-
Parts of the rope – Name the different parts and terminology used with rope fiber, yarn, strand, rope, working end, standing end, bight, bitter end, lay, and the different types of lay
Types of rope- know the definition and benefits of different types of rope Natural fibers- Cotton, Manila Synthetic fiber - Polypropolene, Nylon, Polyester, Dacron Wire
Whipping – be able to make a common whipping and a needle whipping
Knots/Hitches- know how to tie each knot and it appropriate use Square knot, Bowline, Clove Hitch, Round turn and two half hitches, Sheet bend, figure eight, and cleat hitch

3. Bell time and watches- Explain and use 24 hour (military) time.  Understand the use of Zulu or Grenich Mean time.  Name the six watches in order starting at Midnight and at what hours they start.  Understand and be able demonstate the use of bells to tell time

4.Demonstrate ability to plan and cook a well-balanced meal out-of-doors, or one which could also be prepared aboard ship in a small galley. Must include number of people for the meal, a menu, shopping list, any special cooking instructions. If this meal is to be prepared in the galley any special considerations during cruising is required.

5. Share your talent or skill with a Brownie or Junior troop, or help carry out a service project with other scouts in your community.  Briefly describe and evaluate your project.

6. Demonstrate your knowledge of the following boating safety principles: Man overboard, Fire safety, Distress signals, PFD care and use, Capsize procedure, weather warnings, and basic first aid.

7. Read GSA focus book, “Take Charge” and discuss it with your skipper