MOTORBOATING MERIT BADGE

Drive a variety of motor boats while learning the boaters' "rules of the road." Practice safely fueling your boat, driving in a straight line, making right-angle turns and U-turns, anchoring, docking and more!

There will be 3-4 students max per boat, with an instructor on each motor boat with the participants to provide careful supervision. Practice safety drills, man over board simulations, and more! Tour the harbor in search of sea lions and wildlife!

*Scouts will receive earn their Motorboating Merit Badge upon completion of all requirements.

These sessions run Mon - Fri during the Newport Sea Base Summer Camp.

PM Sessions from 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Week 2: 6/15 - 6/19 (PM)

Week 4: 6/29 - 7/2 (PM)

Week 6: 7/13 - 7/17 (PM)

Week 8: 7/27 - 7/31 (PM)

AM Sessions from 10:30 - 12:30 PM

Week 3: 6/22 - 6/26 (AM)

Week 5: 7/6 - 7/10 (AM)

Week 7: 7/20 - 7/24 (AM)

Week 9: 8/3 - 8/7 (AM)

Please remember to check the attachments for additional details before your class begins. BSA medical form AB is required and must be turned in at check-in.

**Participants must be able to attend all 5 classes**