Crew’s Quarters
Ranks and Requirements
Mariner Pin
The first rank represents mastery of Girl Scout values, leadership, and nautical skills—proving confidence in safety, swimming, knot-tying, and boat handling. Earning this rank reflects active membership, teamwork, and meaningful community service both on the water and beyond.
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Midshipmite
The second rank reflects strong seamanship and responsibility, from honoring the U.S. flag and active ship participation to confidently swimming, navigating, anchoring, and handling vessels. It showcases hands-on leadership, safety readiness, teamwork, and real cruising experience, along with service that gives back to the community.
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Jacktar
The third rank demonstrates advanced seamanship, leadership, and tradition—mastering ceremonial roles, sailing skills, navigation, anchoring, and ship systems. It reflects confident teamwork, environmental responsibility, and real cruising experience earned through hands-on service and dedication on the water.
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Seaman
The fourth rank showcases advanced leadership and seamanship, including everything from mastering first aid and fire prevention to navigating with modern tools and performing complex splicing techniques. It’s all about taking initiative—whether it’s planning an activity, serving in leadership, or gaining hands-on experience with docking, weather tools, and ship systems while giving back to the community.
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Old Salt
The fifth rank demonstrates mastery in leadership, safety, and technical skills, from analyzing ship operations to leading summer cruises and perfecting boat handling. It emphasizes hands-on experience with navigation, ship systems, and emergency preparedness, while also teaching how to manage and mentor others during extensive cruising and community service.
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Helmsman
The sixth, and last, rank represents the culmination of your journey, showcasing leadership, teaching, and technical expertise—from serving as skipper to mastering lifesaving skills, boat handling, and navigation. It’s all about preparing for the future by mentoring others, taking charge of safety, and honing your knowledge of ship systems and weather forecasting, while giving back through service and reflection.
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