Summer fun just isn’t complete without getting our feet wet. Whether you’re swimming at the pool, paddling on a lake, or setting sail on open water, knowing the basics of water safety can mean the difference between making lasting memories and facing a moment we’d rather forget.

To find out how we can keep our Scouts safe around the water, we caught up with Jeff Pitts, Aquatics Committee Chair for Occoneechee Council and Senior Aquatics Advisor at Camp Durant.