AQUANAUT As Per Webelos Scout Book, ©2003 Red = Change from 1998 Book
Do These:

1. Jump into water over your head. Come to the surface [1998: "Level off"] and swim 100 feet, at least half of this using a [1998: "the elementary"] backstroke.
2. Stay in the water after the swim and float on your back and your front, and demonstrate survival floating. [1998: "in a resting position with as little motion as possible for one minute."]
3. Put on a personal floatation 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. [1998: this requirement was under optional section]
   
   And Do Three of These:
   
4. Do a front surface dive and swim under water for four [1998: two] strokes before returning to the surface. [1998: coming up.]
5. Explain [1998: "Demonstrate"] the four [1998: "three"] basic water rescue methods. Demonstrate reaching and throwing rescues. [dropped this sentence from 1998: "Describe going with support."]
6. With an adult on board, [1998: "Know the rules of small-boat safety."] show that you know how to handle a rowboat.
7. Pass the BSA "Swimmer" test:
   • Jump feet-first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming.
   • Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl.
   • Then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.
   • After completing the swim, rest by floating.
   • [1998 just had this sentence: "Swim on the surface for 50 feet, while properly using a mask, fins, and a snorkel."]
8. 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).