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Water Skiing

Requirements

1. Have the Intermediate Swimming honor.

2. Know and practice the following safety rules:

  • a. Never ski at night.
  • b. Never ski during an electrical storm.
  • c. Always wear a ski vest while skiing.
  • d. Check to be sure the vest buckle is securely locked.
  • e. Make sure the ski rope is in good condition.
  • f. Make sure the ski bindings are in good condition.
  • g. Have a spotter or a mirror in the ski boat.
  • h. Stay clear of objects, such as other skiers, swimmers, docks, or floating objects.
  • i. If a fall occurs, let go of the rope.
  • j. After a fall, raise a hand to indicate you are all right.
  • k. Do not stand in the ski boat while it is moving.

3. Know the following hand signals:

  • a. Slower
  • b. Speed okay
  • c. Faster
  • d. Back to dock
  • e. Stop
  • f. Turn

4. Put on skis in deep water. Execute a deep water start on two skis with a full-line rope.

5. Successfully cross both wakes.

6. Identify the following:

  • a. Double ski
  • b. Slalom ski
  • c. Trick ski
  • d. Kneeboard

Answer key & resources

Master awards

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Investiture Achievement

This honor is required, suggested or listed as an option in:

See also

Adapted from AY Honors/Water Skiing on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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