Mariner
Scout Ship
Tradewind

MSS Tradewind
Seaman Requirements

1. Swimming requirement- Prepares a crewmember to help others while in or around the water Demonstrate basic first aid for injuries and accident around water, show that you are a strong swimmer, show your ability to perform multiple dives and know when not to dive. Demonstrate your ability to snorkel or to swim competitively

2. Earn the GSA Emergency Preparedness Interest Project- First Aid/CPR needed

3. Earn the Paddle, Pole and Role Interest Project

4.Be able to identify the parts of an anchor and explain scope and rode. Identify the different types of anchors and tell how each are used. Know proper anchoring procedures, including release, and proper storage of anchors.

5. Be familiar with the following charting terms and know how to apply them
Variation
Deviation
Speed, Time and Distance
Longitude
Latitude
Nautical Miles
Plot a simple course
Know how to use dead reckoning

6.Know International Rules of the Road and appropriate Rules of the Road for your area. Know rules for motor or sail vessels, including lighting, day shapes, right-of-way, maneuvering signals, and signals in restricted visibility.

7. Learn the phonetic alphabet. Learn to communicate correctly using the VHF radio, and one of the following of your choice: Morse Code, semaphore, international code flags. Be sure to learn and practice proper procedures for whatever method of communication you choose. Learn and demonstrate the use of the International Code in all areas of communication.

8. Complete Girl Scout Gold Leadership activity. Briefly describe and evaluate your project . How was it? What would you do again? What would you do differently next time?