First Class rank requirements 9a through 9c 9a Tell what precautions should be taken for a safe trip afloat. . 9b Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test: 9c With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. (The practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep water.) b. Swim continuously for 400 yards using each of the following strokes in a strong manner for at least 50 continuous yards: front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. 2. Explain the following: a. Common drowning situations and how to prevent them. b. How to identify persons in the water who need assistance.
First Class rank requirements 9a through 9c 9a Tell what precautions should be taken for a safe trip afloat. . 9b Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test: 9c With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. (The practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep water.) b. Swim continuously for 400 yards using each of the following strokes in a strong manner for at least 50 continuous yards: front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. 2. Explain the following: a. Common drowning situations and how to prevent them. b. How to identify persons in the water who need assistance.