Open water swimming safety
Swimming in a lake or the sea is different from swimming in a pool. Cold water, waves and long distances to the shore call for caution, but with good habits open water is a safe and wonderful place to swim.
You will need
- Brightly coloured swim cap
- Swim buoy
- Swimming buddy
Steps
Do not swim alone
Always swim with a buddy or so that someone is watching from the shore. Tell them where you are swimming and when you will be back.
Check the conditions
Enter the water calmly
Be visible
Swim parallel to the shore
Lift your head to navigate
Recognise the signs of hypothermia
Know what to do in an emergency
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