Marlinspike Seamanship
Knots for the Apprentice -
Knots for the Ordinary -
Safety:
BSA Safety Afloat -
Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check -
International Code of Signals -
Boating Safety Course - Click here to register for a boating safety course. Completion meets Ordinary Requirement 14.
Swimming
BSA Safe Swim Defense -
Swimming Merit Badge Requirements -
Lifesaving Merit Badge Requirements -
BSA Lifeguard Requirements -
Navigation Rules
Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook -
Piloting and Navigation
Norfolk Harbor and Elizabeth River Chart 12253 -
Weather
National Weather Service Forecast for Hampton Roads -
Weather Forecasts via Bridge-to-Bridge VHF radio -
NOAA Weather Radio Information -
Boatswain Call
The use, customs and history of the bosun's call -
Four basic sounds made by the boatswain's pipe -
Parading Side-Boys -
Drill
Sea Scout Drill Manual -