Task · part of 4. Before going afloat: six things the badge puts ahead of the sailing
4(a). The nine points of Safety Afloat, one at a time
Required
Discussed individually rather than as a policy in general. This is the deeper pass that requirement 1(c) introduces.
Where this step comes from
- Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 4(a)