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The term pulling is normally used for large open boats such as Gigs, Cutters and Whalers, but also includes small fixed seat boats such as the Pioneer. Pulling Permits can also include Punting (propelling a boat with a pole), Gondolas and Sculling Over the Stern.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is a pulling (fixed seat rowing) permit?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is designed to make sure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for young people. Therefore, all activities classed as adventurous can only be led by someone holding the appropriate permit. Additionally, young people (under 18) can take part in adventurous activities for themselves with personal activity permits.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EA pulling permit is required for all pulling taking place except in class C water. Definitions of water classifications can be found in POR.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELevels of permit\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EPulling permits can be issued for any class of water. Each class of permit can be further restricted (such as types of boat, non-tidal etc) to end up with an individual permit to the level of the competence and requirements of any person.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETypes of permit\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThere are three types of permit available for pulling. These are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Allows a young person (under 18) to take part in pulling with others with a personal pulling permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Allows the permit holder to lead pulling for a single boat or group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory\u003C/strong\u003E - Allows the permit holder to remotely supervise more than one pulling boat or group.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermit limitations\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- If you hold a personal pulling permit you can go pulling in single and double handed craft with others who hold a personal pulling permit. It does not allow you to go pulling with anyone not holding a pulling permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- If you have permit to lead pulling then you can:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003ELook after up to six craft (single-handed or double-handed craft) or eight people, whichever is fewer, at one time. You need to remain on the water whenever the activity is taking place.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003ELook after one pulling boat containing more than two people at a time. You need to remain in the boat whenever it is being used.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory\u003C/strong\u003E - If you hold a permit to supervise pulling then you can supervise up to three groups of pulling boats (as above). All supervised boats should be within communication range of the permit holder who will need to be in or have immediate access to a rescue craft (this may be another pulling boat). You remain responsible for all the groups you are supervising and need to designate someone with the appropriate skills to be the leader\u2019 of each craft.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesignations\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhen supervising other boats the holder of a pulling supervisor permit needs to designate a \u2018leader\u2019 for each boat. This designation lasts only for the current activity while the permit holder is supervising.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EPeople designated as \u2018boat leaders\u2019 should hold the skills and be responsible enough to control the boat safely in the waters that they are in. There is no problem with making young people boat leaders if they are up to the role, and it can be used as a useful development tool.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Pulling Assessment Checklist","buttonLink":{"name":"AC120929 Pulling Fixed Seat Rowing, October 2024","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/5oqdnu0v/ac120929-pulling-fixed-seat-rowing-may-2025.docx","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":"002f6c","label":"002f6c"},"alignment":"left"},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9a-activities/#9a.7#9.7\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Adv activities permit scheme\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9.7\u0022\u003EPOR 9a.7\u003C/a\u003E Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 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