1. Before attempting requirements 6 and 7 for this Adventure, you must pass the BSA swimmer test.      
2. Pick a paddle craft for which to complete all requirements: canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard (SUP). 
3. With your den or an adult, discuss the role of qualified adult supervision at a paddle craft activity.  
4. Explain the safety rules to follow when safely using a paddle craft. 
5. Discover how to tell if a life jacket is the correct size and approved for your paddle craft activity.  Demonstrate how to wear it .  
6. Explore how your paddle craft responds as you move your paddle through the water from different places.
7. Have 30 minutes, or more, of canoe, kayak, or SUP paddle time.

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