The Scout must complete the following:
- Understand the safety rules, capsize drill and the buddy system.
- Know the procedures for loading, numbering off, stopping, bracing the boat, forward and backward paddling.
- Understand the instructions and commands as advised by The Dragon Boat Racing Association.
- Carry out practice training sessions for a minimum of two hours. Practise a race over a distance of at least 250 metres.
- Take part in competitive or timed dragon boat event over a course of at least 250 metres.