Collecting Badges

Water Activities

Water Activities

Water Activities Cub Badge post 2002

Activity badges are worn on the left hand sleeve and in the order in which they were earned

To gain this badge, Cub Scouts must complete the following:

1.       Explain the safety rules that apply to all water activities.

2.       Either complete one of the following:

a.       Complete two sessions of canoeing and gain the British Canoe Union's Paddlepower Start Certificate.

b.       Qualify for the Royal Yachting Association Young Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1.

c.        Qualify for the British Sub Aqua Club's Basic Snorkel Diver Qualification.

d.       Qualify for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors' Discover Scuba (Bubble Maker), or Seal Team Programme.

e.        Qualify for the British Surfing Association's Junior Scheme Level One Award.

f.        Qualify for the British Water Ski & Wakeboard – Cutting Edge participation certificate

Or take part in two of the following:

g.        canoeing

h.       dinghy sailing

i.         scuba diving

j.         snorkelling

k.       power boating

l.         windsurfing

m.     water skiing

n.       surfing

o.       rafting

p.       pulling

q.       rowing

r.         kayaking

s.        yachting