What should you do if capsized in moving water?

Perform self-rescue, including a wet exit if needed.

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  1. Stand up in the current
  2. Perform self-rescue, including a wet exit if needed ✔
  3. Stay in the boat and wait

Why: Self-rescue in moving water includes a wet exit if necessary, so practice it with your counselor.

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Wet exit: get out and get safe.
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Answer: Perform self-rescue, including a wet exit if needed. Self-rescue in moving water includes a wet exit if necessary, so practice it with your counselor.

  1. Scouting America: Whitewater www.scouting.org/merit-badges/whitewater
    Self-rescue and procedures when capsized in moving water, including a wet exit if necessary
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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