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Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge

Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge

Time on the Water badge

You can collect Time on Water staged badges when you take part in certain water activities.

Meet the requirements relevant to your section.

Complete 1 session on the water to earn this badge:

  1. Beavers

    Each session should last about 1 hour.

  2. Cubs

    Each session should last around 1 to 2 hours.

  3. Scouts and Explorers

    Each session should last around 2 to 3 hours.

Tips

  • Taking part in the following activities counts towards the Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge:

    • Kayaking
    • Canoeing
    • Stand Up Paddle boarding
    • Sailing
    • Windsurfing
    • Powerboating
    • Kiteboarding
    • Surfing
    • Yachting
    • Motorcruising
    • Narrowboating
    • Pulling or rowing
    • White water rafting
    • Traditional rafting
    • Paddle boarding
    • Water-skiing

December 2023.

Requirements can be adapted to suit each young persons abilities. See our guidance on flexibility.

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