# Water Sports Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: No
- Category: Sports
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/water-sports/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Water%20Sports.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-01-10
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/water-sports/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/water-sports/guide/index.md

Learn swimming strokes, water safety, and rescue techniques through hands-on practice in boardsailing, canoeing, kayaking, and rowing to earn this merit badge.