I mean, swimming ability is crucial at Sea Base for a lot of obvious reasons, and it's much more "comfortable" to swim in a pool than open water, but let's call this what it is. This is 100% identical to the "swim test" that they do at home.
Brian, thank you for your comment! The swim review onsite is similar or identical (depending upon your Sea Base location) to the swim test that is required before arrival and helps give our staff an idea of everyone's swimming ability and confidence in saltwater. It does not constitute the swim test itself. We find that several individuals have difficulty with the review onsite, so it is important (and required) as a safety consideration that all participants train and pass the swim test prior to arrival. Be Prepared for ocean adventures!
Paul, thanks for the question. We do not conduct the BSA Swim Test at Sea Base, the participants are required to complete the test in a strong manner prior to arrival. We have the participants complete a swim review which ultimately has the purpose of exposing the participants to salt water and allowing the staff to see the skill and comfort level of the participants in the water. As many of our participants haven't seen or been in salt water before, we feel it's important to expose them to it in a safe and secure way and ask that they don't wear goggles.
If you show up without having completed the swim test prior to arrival at Sea Base, you will be sent home at your own expense. We do not offer programs for non-swimmers or beginner swimmers and it presents a safety concern for many of our programs.
I mean, swimming ability is crucial at Sea Base for a lot of obvious reasons, and it's much more "comfortable" to swim in a pool than open water, but let's call this what it is. This is 100% identical to the "swim test" that they do at home.
Brian, thank you for your comment! The swim review onsite is similar or identical (depending upon your Sea Base location) to the swim test that is required before arrival and helps give our staff an idea of everyone's swimming ability and confidence in saltwater. It does not constitute the swim test itself. We find that several individuals have difficulty with the review onsite, so it is important (and required) as a safety consideration that all participants train and pass the swim test prior to arrival. Be Prepared for ocean adventures!
Since when was it ever not allowed to use goggles for the swim test? I’ve been lifeguarding swim test for at least 5 years.
Paul, thanks for the question. We do not conduct the BSA Swim Test at Sea Base, the participants are required to complete the test in a strong manner prior to arrival. We have the participants complete a swim review which ultimately has the purpose of exposing the participants to salt water and allowing the staff to see the skill and comfort level of the participants in the water. As many of our participants haven't seen or been in salt water before, we feel it's important to expose them to it in a safe and secure way and ask that they don't wear goggles.
Philip Paul yeah it’s new this year but it is easy
What would happen if someone fails the swim review?
They go home at their own expense
@@p_wilk1237 so it is a test
what if i show up without having completed the bsa swim test
If you show up without having completed the swim test prior to arrival at Sea Base, you will be sent home at your own expense. We do not offer programs for non-swimmers or beginner swimmers and it presents a safety concern for many of our programs.
@@BSASeaBase dang. i am going on friday and i wasn’t at my troop’s swim test. :(
@@Louderbacks All you need to do is go to a pool and have a certified lifeguard sign off on the swim test!
@@BSASeaBase oh i did this morning! :)
@@Louderbacks Wonderful news!! Sea you soon!
So.... It's another BSA swim test. 🤷♂️
thats what im sayin
sounds like a bsa swim test to me
If you re watching this and going to Seabase for the first time, this is totally inaccurate for some trips
Thanks JIT