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LOOKOUT - Station a lookout on the shore where he can
see and hear everything in all areas. He may be the
adult in charge of the swim and may give the buddy
signals.
ABILITY GRQUPS - Divide the boys into three ability
groups: nonswimmers, beginners, swimmers. Keep each
group in its own area. Nonswimmers are learners who
have not passed a swimming test. Beginners pass this
test: jump feet first into water over their heads,
surface, level off, and swim back to the starting point.
Swimmers pass this test: swim 75 yards in a strong
manner with one of these strokes - side, breast,
trudgen, or crawl; continue swimming another 25 yards on
the back with an easy resting stroke, rest by floating
or with minimum movement for a minute. Test a boy at
first swim after he joins and whenever he is ready to
qualify for the next group.
BUDDY PLAN - Pair every boy with another in his own
ability group. Buddies check in and out of the swimming
area together. Check all boys in the water about every
ten minutes. The adult in charge signals for a buddy
check with a single blast of a whistle or ring of a bell
and calling "Buddies." He counts slowly to 10 while
buddies join and raise hands and remain still and
silent. Guards check all areas, count the pairs, and
compare the total with the number to be in the water.
Signal two blasts or bells to resume swimming. At the
end of the swim make a final buddy check and account for
every boy. Signal three blasts or bells for checkout.
DISCIPLINE - Be sure all Scouts and Explorers understand
and agree that swimming is allowed only with proper
supervision and use of the complete Safe Swim Defense.
Advise their parents of this policy. When boys know the
reason for rules and procedures, they are more likely to
follow them. Be strict and fair, showing no favoritism.
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