How fast should you remove street clothes before entering the water?

20 seconds or less.

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  1. 5 minutes or less
  2. 20 seconds or less ✔
  3. 2 minutes or less

Why: Removing street clothes in 20 seconds or less is the required skill.

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Answer: 20 seconds or less. Removing street clothes in 20 seconds or less is the required skill.

  1. Scouting America: Lifesaving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/lifesaving
    Remove street clothes in 20 seconds or less
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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