Brownie – Watersports

2009 Brownie Badge Book – Watersports Badge

1) Do both of the following:

* In a pool with lifeguard cover:

– swim 50 metres.

– stay afloat for five minutes.

* Show how to put on a personal buoyancy aid.

2) Do both of the following:

* Know why you should shower or wash after taking part in watersports.

* Know how to stop getting cold or injured when taking part in watersports.

3) Take part in at least four sessions from one of the following watersports, or a similar water activity.

* canoeing.

* rafting

* rowing

* sailing

* water skiing

* windsurfing.

4) For your chosen watersport:

* show the tester what you would wear

* know the safety rules.

2013 Brownie Badge Book – Watersports Badge

1) Do both of the following.

* In a pool with lifeguard cover: 

– swim 50 metres

– stay afloat for five minutes.

* Show how to pit on a personal buoyancy aid.

2) Do both of the following:

* Know why you should shower or wash after taking part in watersports.

* Know how to stop getting cold or injured when taking part in watersports.

3) Take part in at least four sessions from one of the following watersports, or a similar water activity.

* Canoeing.

* Rafting.

* Rowing.

* Sailing.

* Water skiing.

* Windsurfing.

4) For your chosen watersport:

* show the tester what you would wear

* know the safety rules.

2016 Brownie Badge Book – Watersports Badge

1) Do both of the following.

* In a pool with lifeguard cover: 

– swim 50 metres

– stay afloat for five minutes.

* Show how to pit on a personal buoyancy aid.

2) Do both of the following:

* Know why you should shower or wash after taking part in watersports.

* Know how to stop getting cold or injured when taking part in watersports.

3) Take part in at least four sessions from one of the following watersports, or a similar water activity.

* Canoeing.

* Rafting.

* Rowing.

* Sailing.

* Water skiing.

* Windsurfing.

4) For your chosen watersport:

* show the tester what you would wear

* know the safety rules.

2019 (July) Badge Finder – Watersports Badge

You must wear appropriate safety equipment that is in good condition when taking part in watersports.

1. Do both of the following.

• In a pool with lifeguard cover:
  • swim 50 metres
  • stay afloat for five minutes.
• Show how to put on a personal buoyancy aid.

2. Do both of the following.

• Know why you should shower or wash after taking part in watersports.
• Know how to stop getting cold or injured when taking part in watersports.

3. Take part in at least four sessions from one of the following watersports, or a similar water activity:

• canoeing
• rafting
• rowing
• sailing
• water skiing
• windsurfing.

4. For your chosen watersport:

• show the tester what you would wear.
• know the safety rules.