Task · part of 6. Stay alive in the water without swimming
6(d). Why moving makes cold water worse
Required
Why swimming or survival floating hastens hypothermia in cold water.
Notes and warnings
Note. This one is an explanation rather than a demonstration, and it is the piece of knowledge most likely to matter outside a badge: movement in cold water costs you heat faster than staying still.
Where this step comes from
- Swimming Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 6(d)