VolcanoDunker

Thanks.  I think I've beaten this dead horse.  Appreciate the information.

My "attitude" scares you?  I asked a simple question about aquatic activities and expressed an opinion supported by facts that we live in a highly litigious society.  I was bemoaning this fact, not proposing ignoring Scouting rules

You should avoid making judgments about people you know nothing about, mate.

That's a bit rude and uncalled for, qwazse, smiley face or not.  

As an Eagle Scout, I can tell you from my experience we did this kind of thing all the time without these types of requirements when I was active in Scouting.  Unfortunately, because of outlier incidents in which kids have been hurt, and by the emergence of a highly litigious culture,  we have become a society that is trying to safety proof everything.  This is one more example of it. 

But thanks anyways for the info.
 

I know what I'm doing. It appears, however, that Scouts are lawsuit shy. No problem. We'll do something else.

OK, related topic - we're going camping on an island and there's a beach.  No playing in the waves without swim tests...?

Hey there.  Quick question - 

With the new changes that came along in 2017, what are the requirements for a Pack to conduct activities like boating and kayaking?  Must all Cub Scouts who want to participate take and pass the swim test?  Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.