Safe Swim Defense
Is Swimming an Eagle-required merit badge?
No, its optional
How old should qualified supervision be?
21 years old
What are the sides of a canoe called?
Gunnels
What is rule number 1 in Lifesaving?
Don't become victim number 2
How many Aquatics Merit Badges are there?
10
Can buddies be part of two different swimming abilities?
Yes
What is part of Safety Afloat that is not part of Safe Swim Defence?
Life Jackets
Skill proficiency
Planning
What are the front and back of the boat called?
Bow and Stern
What is the most important prerequisite for Lifesaving?
400-yard non-stop swim.
How many Eagle Aquatics merit badges are there?
2
What are the three swimming abilities?
Non-Swimmer
Beginner
Swimmer
What is the BSA Swimmer test?
Jump in water over the head
75 yrds- strong forward crawl
25 yrds- resting backstroke
Float on your back.
What are the bars in the middle of a canoe called?
Thwarts
Does the person teaching CPR need to be certified?
Yes, by a Nationally certified provider
Which merit badges are most often offered at summer camps? Top 3
Swimming, Lifesaving, and Canoeing.
Describe the duties of a Lookout.
Look for obstacles in the water and keep track of the number of swimmers.
What is the ratio of adults to participants in a boating activity?
1:10
What are the holders for oars called on a rowboat?
Oarlock
What can be used in a 'Go' rescue?
Anything that floats or even doesn't float.
Towels, life jackets, poles, kickboards, etc.
What is the merit badge prerequisite for Lifesaving?
Swimming
How many lifeguards are needed for a swimming activity?
1 for every 10 swimmer
Describe skill proficiency as part of Safety Afloat.
Answers will vary.
Example: knowledge of boats and how to use them.
A kayack is unique from other watercraft why?
It is a one person vessel
What is the Order of Methods in a water rescue?
Reach, Throw, Row, Go.
What is the one prerequisite for ALL aquatics merit badges?
Passing the BSA Swimmer test.