Whitewater Merit Badge
Learn whitewater safety, paddle techniques, river reading, and navigation through rapids. Master rescue skills and complete guided trips to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- Safety Before the Splash Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in whitewater activities, …
- 2. Reading the River Demonstrate understanding of the following river features by drawing lines to show the flow of water: upstream V, …
- Build on Your Paddling Base Before doing requirements 4 through 12, earn the Canoeing merit badge if you will be using a canoe to earn this merit …
- Pick Your Practice Track Demonstrate the following strokes in the bow: cross forward, bow draw, cross bow draw, bow pry, and sculling draw.
At a glance
- Requirements
- 12
- Category
- Sports
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 29, 2026