German snorkeling badge
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The German snorkeling badge is a badge awarded for proficiency in snorkeling. It functions as a preparation for scuba diving
certification courses.
The badge is awarded either by the DLRG
or the Wasserwacht
of the German Red Cross.
Scuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
certification courses.
The badge is awarded either by the DLRG
DLRG
The Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft e.V. is a relief organization for life saving in Germany. The DLRG is a non-profit, independent organization based on volunteers.-Tasks:...
or the Wasserwacht
Wasserwacht
The Wasserwacht is a German lifeguard service. It is one of the five voluntary societies of the German Red Cross. The Wasserwacht is a non-profit organization made up of on volunteers.- Tasks :The main task of the Wasserwacht is the prevention of drowning...
of the German Red Cross.
Prerequisites
- At least 12 years old
- Medical fitness for diving
- Completion of rescue swimming badge in bronze
Swim test
- 600 meter swim with fins (3 different strokes)
- 200 meter swim with one fin
- 30 meter dive on one breath
- Holding breath under water for 30 seconds
- Taking off mask, putting mask back on under water
- Diving to depth of three meters three times in one minute
- Combination of:
- 50 meter swim with fins, diving to 3-5 meter depth and retrieving a 5 kg ring
- Pulling a partner for 50 meters
- 3 minutes of demonstrating CPR