What must be completed before the boat-handling requirement?

The Scouting America swimmer test.

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Why: Scouts must pass the Scouting America swimmer test before requirement 5.

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Answer: The Scouting America swimmer test. Scouts must pass the Scouting America swimmer test before requirement 5.

  1. Scouting America: Motorboating www.scouting.org/merit-badges/motorboating
    Before doing requirement 5, successfully complete the Scouting America swimmer test.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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