What are AAB-P Seafarers ?

They are members of an association that is dedicated to following the programs as they were originally designed and intended by the founder of the Scouting Movement, Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell. Originally started in 1908, the need for a Seamanship program was soon recognised and Sea Scouting was started in 1910. The AAB-P Seafarers therefore follow the traditional Seamanship and Woodcraft programs as they were in effect in Canada prior to 1968, with certain aspects being updated to keep pace with the times.

The AAB-P Seafarers believe that any organization worth belonging to should be difficult to join, but easy to leave. Therefore membership is not entrusted until the applicant can demonstrate certain accomplishments. Having done so, he is then welcomed into membership as a “Tenderfoot”.

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Tenderfoot Requirements are:

1. Know the Scout Law and the Scout Promise and their meaning, and know the story of Baden-Powell and the history of the Scouting Movement.
   What is the Scout Law ? As found in B-P's book Scouting for Boys, the Scout Law is in ten parts:
   1. A Scout's Honour is to be trusted.
   2. A Scout is Loyal.
   3. A Scout's Duty is to useful and to help others.
   4. A Scout is a friend to all, and a Brother to every other Scout.
   5. A Scout is Courteous.
   6. A Scout is a friend to Animals.
   7. A Scout Obeys the orders of his Parents, Patrol Leader and Scout Master, without question.
   8. A Scout Smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
   9. A Scout is Thrifty.
   10. A Scout is Clean in thought, word, and deed.
   
   
2. Make a Staff, Boat Hook, or a Camp Gadget.
3. Demontrate the Seafarers Sign, Salute, and Handshake as explained in Camp Fire Yarn #3 in “Scouting for Boys”.
4. Describe the history and the composition of Canadian Colours. Demonstrate how to Make, Fly, Lower and Fold the Colours. Explain where on a vessel (power or sailing) the Colours (National and Provincial) are worn.
5. Make, and know the meaning of Woodcraft Signs as given in Camp Fire Yarn #4 in “Scouting for Boys”.
6. Demonstrate with line and rope how to tie a (1) Reef Knot, (2) Sheet Bend, (3) Clove Hitch, (4) Round turn and two half hitches, (5) Bowline, (6) Anchor Bowline, (7) Locking Bowline, and explain their uses.
7. Whip the end of a natural fibre line, using both a Common Whipping, and a Sailmaker's Whipping, and properly fuse the end of a plastic or nylon line.
8. Know how to fasten a Life Jacket or PFD on yourself.
9. Be able to throw a lifeline 18M. with reasonable accuracy. (That is, within easy reach of a person in the water, who may or may not be able to swim.)
10. Take place in a Boats Crew or Ship's Company outdoor Scouting activity, such as a day hike, day cruise, Good Turn or Service Project, etc.
11. Be Invested into the Seafarer Troop.