What should you do first before canoeing activities that involve water skills?

Pass the swimmer test.

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  1. Learn to sail
  2. Buy a new paddle
  3. Pass the swimmer test ✔

Why: You must successfully complete the swimmer test before doing the water-based canoeing requirements.

Huh, didn't know that: You must successfully complete the swimmer test before doing the water-based canoeing requirements.

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Answer: Pass the swimmer test. You must successfully complete the swimmer test before doing the water-based canoeing requirements.

  1. Scouting America: Canoeing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/canoeing
    successfully complete the Scouting America swimmer test
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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