Boatman :
(i) Be able to row a boat single handed.
(ii) Be able to tie eight knots blindfolded, and bring a Truk’s head made by herself.
(iii) Do one of the following :
(a) Row a boat with others.
(b) Put with Pole.
(c) Scull over the stern.
(d) Manage a canoe single handed.
(iv) Steer a boat under oars and bring her alongside a vessel or landing stage and make her fast.
(v) Swim 45 meters.
(vi) State direction by sun and stars.
(vii) Box the compass.
(viii) Know the common nautical terms used in connection with rowing boats, and the flags of the merchant service of the different nations and those of the new International code of Signals.
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