John-in-KC Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The 1:5 Ratio is for safety afloat not Safe Swim Defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaDan Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 The party went well. The boys paid attention during my lecture on SSD, used the buddy system to check in and out, held hands when I blew the whistle and said "buddies", behaved when I said to stop doing something and when I said it was time to get out of the pool they emptied right out. It helped that 1/2 the den went to day camp and adhered to those rules there too. I was very pleased. We had a lookout, responsible adult (me) on guard at all times and at least two other adults who were a strong swimmers watching at all times. I had my buddy board, the rope, a flotation device, medical forms on file, a first aid kit and all was well. All of the boys were good swimmers, with several having been on the swim team during the summer and 90% having earned their swimming BL previous to today. Thanks for everyone's advice and comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcan Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm glad it went well! Sounds like not only did they have fun, but both learned AND practiced some good scouting skills! Good job, DL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank10 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Great to hear it went well! Just for amusement at this point, but just how big (and deep) was this pool anyhow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaDan Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 The pool goes from 3 ft to 8 ft in a gradual slope. It's about 10x25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny2862 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Way to go, Dan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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