How to earn your badge
To achieve this badge you need to choose one of four options.
Option 1: power boating
Hold The Scout Association’s Adventurous Activity Personal Permit for Power Boating and meet the requirements for the Royal Yachting Association’s National Powerboat Certificate 2.
Option 2: narrow boating
Hold The Scout Association’s Adventurous Activity Leadership Permit for Narrow Boating and meet the requirements for the Royal Yachting Association’s Inland Water Helmsman Certificate or the Certificate of Community Boat Management.
Option 3: kite surfing
Hold The Scout Association’s Adventurous Activity Personal Permit for Kite Surfing and meet the requirements for the BKSA (British Kite Surfing Association) Level 2.
Option 4: windsurfing
Hold The Scout Association’s Adventurous Activity Personal Permit for Windsurfing and meet the requirements for the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Youth Windsurfing Scheme Stage Two.
Each young person who participates in the Programme, including badges and awards, should face a similar degree of challenge, and requirements can be adapted according to each young person’s abilities. For more information and practical tips see our guidance on flexibility.