# Boatswain

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Objective- Demonstrate the skill in naval rope work and boat handling
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1. Pass or have passed the Boatswain’s mate badge 
2. Be able to do the under mentioned 
   1. Eye splice 
   2. Turk’s Head 
   3. Chain splice 
   4. Be able to point a rope(any method) and apply West Country and Sail Maker’s whipping 
   5. Know the different kinds of purchase tackle and rig a “Handy Billy” 
   6. Be proficient in pulling a boat, canoe or sailing dinghy


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