German snorkeling badge
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.
Requirements[edit]
Requirements by the DLRG:
Prerequisites[edit]
- At least 12 years old
- Medical fitness for diving
- Completion of rescue swimming badge in bronze
Written test[edit]
- Written exam
- Proficiency in hand gestures
Swim test[edit]
- 600 meter swim with fins (3 different strokes)
- 200 meter swim with one fin
- 30 meter underwater swim 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
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- [1] (in German)