AQUANAUT

Do These:

  1. Jump into water over your head. Level off and swim 100 feet, at least half of this using the elementary backstroke.
  2. Stay in the water after the swim and float on your back in a resting position with as little motion as possible for one minute.

And Do Three of These:

  1. Do a surface dive and swim under water for two strokes before coming up.
  2. Swim on the surface for 50 feet, while properly using a mask, fins, and a snorkel.
  3. Demonstrate three basic water rescue methods. Demonstrate reaching and throwing. Describe going with support.
  4. Know the rules of small-boat safety. Show that you know how to handle a rowboat.
  5. Put on a personal Flotation device (PFD) that is the right size for you. Make sure it is properly fastened. Wearing the PFD, jump into water over your head. Show how the PFD keeps your head above water by swimming 25 feet.  Get out of the water, remove the PFD, and hang it where it will dry.
  6. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Sports belt loop for swimming.

Note: For requirement 8, you must earn the Swimming Belt Loop while you are a Webelos Scout. (even if you earned it while in a Cub Scout Den).