Dragonauts Aquatics Anchors Ahoy!

Join Dragonauts Crew 333 and Dragonauts Troop 333 at their APRIL ANCHORS AHOY for the Water Sports Merit Badge with Wakeboarding and the BSA Boardsailing Award.

This is a relatively rare combination due to rare resources and instructors.

Everyone planning to attend must have earned the Swimming Merit Badge by March 31, 2025 and will be able to complete the BSA Swimmers Test in a lagoon to continue with the program on April 5-6, 2025.

WHAT IS BOARDSAILING?

Boardsailing BSA was developed to introduce basic boardsailing skills, equipment, and safety precautions; to encourage the development of skills that promote fitness and safe aquatic recreation; and to lay a foundation for more advanced and demanding boardsailing activities for Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Venturers.

WHAT IS WAKEBOARDING - WATER SPORTS?

Water Sports MB - Wakeboarding option - was developed from a combination of water skiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques.

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Minimum Age is 11 years old by MARCH 1, 2025.

Must be able to pass the BSA Swimmers Test in order to continue with the program.

If you are not a registered member of Dragonauts Crew 333 and/or Dragonauts Troop 333 by MARCH 1, 2025 you must bring a copy of all of the following documents to check in with Dragonauts Crew 333 on APRIL 6, 2024:

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WATER SPORTS MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS:

Review requirements for the Water Sports merit badge using the workbook or merit badge booklet by MARCH 31 as you will be expected to complete ALL the requirements including BSA Swimmer's Test on APRIL 5 in order to continue with the program.

http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Water-Sports.pdf

There are NO REFUNDS.

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BOARDSAILING BSA AWARD REQUIREMENTS:

1) Review the BSA guidelines for boardsailing and explain steps you have taken to follow each of the eleven guidelines found in Section V of Camp Program and Property Management, No. 20-920.

2) Explain precautions to be taken for boardsailing on each of the following.

Lakes

Rivers

Ocean or bay areas

3) What is hypothermia? Describe to your counselor the symptoms of hypothermia. What special considerations in preventing hypothermia are necessary for boardsailing?

4) Properly rig and prepare the sailboard you are using. Point out and explain the function of each of the following: uphaul, outhaul, downhaul, cleat, leach, tack, clew, foot, skeg, centerboard, wishbone boom, universal, luff, and center of effort. Explain how to steer the sailboard.

5) Demonstrate your ability to uphaul the sail, find the neutral position to the wind (sail luffing), and control the board's position with foot movement.

6) With supervision from your instructor, sail a course that involves beating, reaching, and running. Change tack by coming about.

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WHY EARN THE BOARDSAILING BSA AWARD?

This Award meets Requirement 25f of the Venturing Ranger Award.

The Venturing Ranger Award exemplifies a challenging high-level outdoor/high adventure skills advancement program. Once earned, it will identify a Ranger as an elite outdoorsman who is skilled at a variety of outdoor sports and interest, trained in outdoor safety, and ready to lead or assist others in activities.

• Less than 0.5% of all Eagle Scouts will become a Ranger.
• Less than 15% of all Eagle Scouts will join a Venturing Crew.
• 1 in 5000 Venturers will become a Ranger.
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NOTES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

1) There are NO REFUNDS - if you find yourself unable to attend, please find your own replacement to purchase your spot on the roster from you directly.

2A) For those who sign up IN 2024 the cost is $95.00 per Boardsailing Participant.

2B) For those who sign up in 2025, the cost is $115.00 per Boardsailing Participant.

2C) $468.00 BOARDSAILING BUNDLE: For those who REGISTER to join DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 at $468.00, the cost is $85.00 per Boardsailing Participnt. The Annual Activity Fee for Dragonauts Crew 333 is $383.00 for 12-months of membership including (a) up to 3 dragon boat racing competitions, (b) crew insignia, (c) crew swag.

2D) $468.00 BOARDSAILING BUNDLE: For those who REGISTER to join DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333 at $468.00, the cost is $85.00 per Boardsailing participant. The Annual Activity Fee for Dragonauts Troop 333 is $383.00 for 12-months of membership including (a) up to 3 dragon boat racing competitions, (b) troop insignia, and (c) troop swag.

3A) For those who sign up in 2024, the cost is $150.00 per Water Sports Participant.

3B) For those who sign up in 2025, the cost is $180.00 per Water Sports Participant.

3C) $603.00 ANCHORS AHOY BUNDLE: For those who REGISTER to join DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 at $603.00, the cost is $85.00 for Boardsailing AND $135.00 for Wakeboarding. The Annual Activity Fee for Dragonauts Crew 333 is $383.00 for 12-months of membership including (a) up to 3 dragon boat racing competitions, (b) crew insignia, and (c) crew swag.

3D) $603.00 ANCHORS AHOY BUNDLE: For those who REGISTER to join DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333 at $603.00, the cost is $85.00 for Boardsailing AND $135.00 for Wakeboarding. The Annual Activity Fee for Dragonauts Troop 333 is $383.00 for 12-months of membership including (a) up to 3 dragon boat racing competitions, (b) troop insignia, and (c) troop swag.

4) MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND WATER.

5) PARKING FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED - PLEASE CARPOOL IF YOU CAN.

6) OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED - PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS.

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TROOP SWAG = ONE Long Sleeved Moisture-Wicking Sport-Tec Shirt + ONE double-insulated stainless steel 24 oz water bottle.

CREW SWAG = ONE Long Sleeved Moisture-Wicking Sport Tec Shirt + ONE double-insulated stainless steel 24 oz water bottle.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 is for all youth at least 13 years old who enjoy STEM based Outdoor Adventures including Dragon Boat Racing on the Trail to Summit Rank and Ranger Award.

Dragonauts CREW 333 usually meets on the FIRST SUNDAY of the MONTH except for MARCH, JUNE, AND OCTOBER when they meet on Dragon Boat Racing Competition Day. A detailed MEETING SCHEDULE will be shared with all Dragonauts VIA the Dragonaut INTRANET on the BAND app.

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DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333 is for all youth at least 11 years old at the time of joining who enjoy STEM based Outdoor Adventures including Dragon Boat Racing on the Trail to Eagle Scout Rank.

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