Task · part of 6. Sail the boat: ten parts, with a buddy, under Safety Afloat
6(i). Accept a tow and steer under it for 20 boat lengths
Required Often forgotten
A single line or a side tow, manoeuvring the towed craft safely. This needs a second boat, so arrange it with the session.
Notes and warnings
Note. Accepting a tow needs somebody to tow you. Twenty boat lengths under a single line or a side tow, steering the whole way.
Where this step comes from
- Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 6(i)