Task · part of 5. The skiing or riding itself: three parts, reasonable control throughout
5(a). Enter the water from the boat and deepwater start without help
Required
Without help is the part being tested. Getting up from a dock start does not answer this.
Notes and warnings
Note. The deepwater start is made without help. A dock start does not answer this requirement.
Where this step comes from
- Water Sports Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 5(a)