What should you do before trying water sports skills?

Complete the swimmer test.

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  1. Complete the swimmer test ✔
  2. Skip any practice
  3. Ski alone first

Why: The swimmer test must be passed before doing the skiing requirements.

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Answer: Complete the swimmer test. The swimmer test must be passed before doing the skiing requirements.

  1. Scouting America: Water Sports www.scouting.org/merit-badges/water-sports
    Before doing requirements 4 through 6, successfully complete the Scouting America swimmer test.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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