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Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge
Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge
You can collect Time on Water staged badges when you take part in certain water activities.
Meet the requirements relevant to your section.
Complete 2 sessions on the water to earn this badge:
Squirrels
Each session should last at least 30 minutes.
Beavers
Each session should last about 1 hour.
Cubs
Each session should last around 1 to 2 hours.
Scouts and Explorers
Each session should last around 2 to 3 hours.
Tips
- Water activities you've taken part in for previous stages of the badge can be counted towards your total as you move through the sections.
Taking part in the following activities counts towards the Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge:
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Stand-up paddle boarding
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
- Powerboating
- Kiteboarding
- Surfing
- Yachting
- Motorcruising
- Narrowboating
- Pulling or rowing
- White water rafting
- Traditional rafting
- Paddle boarding
- Water-skiing
November 2024.
Requirements can be adapted to suit each young persons abilities. See our guidance on flexibility.