MSS Nautical Award
Colum, our Boatmaster and Jordan along with support from a number of MSS leaders run the MSS Nautical award scheme over the winter. The award aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to lead a boating session on the water (rowing and/or sailing). It is usually run over 6 Sunday night sessions followed by two weekends of practical training and assessments on the water in spring time. From your perspective, this is a great way to develop your on the water leadership and for the Group it is the primary means through which we develop and maintain a core of qualified instructors and ventures/adult leaders that can provide support.
Anyone who wants to lead a group of Cubs, Beavers or Scouts out rowing and/or sailing must have this qualification (or be a qualified ISA sailing instructor).
The MSS Nautical award covers many topics including:
- engines and drives
- anchors
- knots
- rules of road
- points of sailing & 5 essentials
- chartwork
- weather forecasts
- clothing, safety & equipment
- how to plan on the water sessions
- ideas for on the water sessions
For more details on our MSS Nautical award contact Colum, our boatmaster, at boatmaster@malahide seascouts.ie for details. Also take a look at our Boatmasters page which includes the Boating Calendar and a Resource section with lots of materials to upskill yourself.