Task · part of 5. The skiing or riding itself: three parts, reasonable control throughout
5(b). Cross both wakes four times, returning to the centre each time, without falling
Required Often forgotten
Starting from outside the wakes. The count is four crossings and the standard is not falling, so this is a continuous run rather than four attempts.
Notes and warnings
Note. Four crossings of both wakes, returning to the centre each time, without falling. That is one continuous run rather than four attempts, and it is the hardest single thing on the badge.
Where this step comes from
- Water Sports Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 5(b)