What should you do before demonstrating rowing skills in a boat?

Successfully complete the swimmer test.

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  1. Successfully complete the swimmer test ✔
  2. Skip straight to deep water
  3. Only practice on land

Why: The swimmer test must be completed before requirements involving on-water rowing skills.

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Answer: Successfully complete the swimmer test. The swimmer test must be completed before requirements involving on-water rowing skills.

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

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