Gam Knowledge
GS Know How
Code Flags
Navy Time, Bell Time
Knots
100

What is Starboard and Port?

Starboard is the right side of the boat and Port is the left side of the boat

100

In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a girl must complete a minimum of how many Journeys?

2 journeys.

100

What is the definition of Alpha?

Diver down, keep clear

100

What is the navy time for 8:00 pm?

2000

100

What is this knot? 

square knot or reef knot

200

What is GAM?

A nautical competition, "a heard of whales"

200

What are the 3 keys of Leadership?

Discover, Connect, Take Action

200

What 2 flags have a different shape? (not square) 

Alpha and Bravo

200

What is the primary purpose of the dog watches?

To stagger the watches on a daily basis

200

What is the definition of a bowline?

To make a loop in a line that will never slip jam or fail

300

How do we prepare for GAM?

(weekly) GAM meetings 

Wednesday meetings 

GAM skills Day at Council 

Sailing Day 

GAM Cram

JJ 

GAM only Meetings

300

Why does the Girl Scout sign use 3 fingers?

Because the girl scout promise has 3 parts

300

What is the name of this flag?

Xray

300

What watch comes before the Morning Watch?

Middle watch

300

What is the only knot that is not tied on a knot board?

The cleat hitch.

400
What is the small, triangular sail in the fore of a sloop called?

A jib

400

To visit Sangam would require a trip to which country?

India

400

What is the definition of Tango?

Keep clear of me

400

What is Afternoon watch, 1 bell in Civilian Time?

12:30 pm

400

What Is the definition of a sheet bend?

To tie 2 lines together of unequal diameter together so that they will stayed tied

500

When was the first GAM?

Around 1968

500

When did the Girl Scout Gold Award become the highest award in scouting?

1980

500

What are the colors in the flag Zulu?

Yellow, Blue, Red, and Black 

500

What is 5 bells, First Dog Watch in Navy time?

There isn't one. 

500

How much time is given to tie 10 knots at GAM? 

5 Gamily Points: How much time is Bonus?

2 minutes

Bonus time for knots is 1 min 30 seconds