| The many and varied activities of Ship 207 help Sea Scouts learn and enjoy using skills in the following areas: |
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Safe Boating course |
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Sailing and cruising skills |
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Marlinspike seamanship -- use of lines, knots and splicing |
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Piloting -- learning the aids to navigation, reading charts |
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"Rules of the Road" |
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Small boat handling |
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Radio -- qualify for marine radiotelephone operator license |
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Boat maintenance |
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Engines -- inboard and outboard |
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Maritime careers |
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Electricity |
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Weather |
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Identification and parts of boats |
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Teaching and commanding a crew under sail |
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Ground Tackle -- anchoring, proper use of anchors |
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Galley -- preparing food on-board |
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Planning and making provisions for a long cruise |
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Safety drills -- fire, man overboard, etc. |
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Sea history |
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First Aid |
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Swimming |
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Lifesaving |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
