Task · part of 8. The rescue block, including a capsize you perform on purpose
8(f). Throw bag: land the line close, from shore, then repack it
Required Often forgotten
Within 3 feet of a conscious swimmer 30 feet away, from the bank. The repack is part of the requirement and is the half people forget.
Notes and warnings
Note. Repacking the throw bag is inside the requirement. It is the half that gets forgotten, because the throw is the part that looks like the test.
Where this step comes from
- Canoeing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 8(f) · Includes repacking the bag as part of the requirement.