Why should you review cold-water shock before water sports?

Cold water can shock your body suddenly.

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  1. Cold water makes skis float better
  2. Cold water improves your balance
  3. Cold water can shock your body suddenly ✔

Why: Cold-water shock is a listed hazard to review with your counselor so you can anticipate and respond to it.

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Cold water can take your breath away, literally.
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Answer: Cold water can shock your body suddenly. Cold-water shock is a listed hazard to review with your counselor so you can anticipate and respond to it.

  1. Scouting America: Water Sports www.scouting.org/merit-badges/water-sports
    Cold-water shock and hypothermia
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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