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Two swim buddies are in different ability groups. Where do they swim?

In the area for the buddy with the lesser ability.

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  1. In the area for the less skilled buddy ✔
  2. In the deep swimmer area
  3. Each in their own area

Why: Buddies must stay together. If one is a swimmer and the other a beginner, both stay in the beginner area so the weaker swimmer is safe.

Huh, didn't know that: Buddies check into and out of the swim area together.

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Answer: In the area for the less skilled buddy. Buddies must stay together. If one is a swimmer and the other a beginner, both stay in the beginner area so the weaker swimmer is safe.

  1. Aquatics Supervision, Scouting America filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/Aquatics/pdf/Aquatics_34346.pdf
    If they are not of the same ability group, then they swim in the area assigned to the buddy with the lesser ability.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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