Water Sports: Water Safety Tips
When it comes to water sports such as water skiing, boating, and jet skiing, safety is an important part of having a good time. However, because these activities are so much fun, the importance of safety is often pushed aside in favor of careless fun and recklessness. Unfortunately, ignoring water safety can have fatal results- results that could have been different if the participant had paid attention to the following water safety tips.
Know how to swim This should go without saying: after all, when you’re in the ocean or a lake and your feet can’t touch ground, you’re going to need to know how to swim. Surprisingly, though, many people who venture out into deep water in search of summer fun don’t know how to swim or aren’t strong enough swimmers to save themselves from water related dangers such as high waves and predators. Knowing how to swim before you enter the water is a must, and if you know you aren’t a strong swimmer, take precautions: don’t go in deeper than you can handle and don’t overestimate yourself. Wear a life jacket Sure, lifejackets aren’t the most flattering piece of summer attire, but they can save your life. Wearing lifejackets isn’t just for children or weak swimmers, either. In fact, even professional swimmers and athletes are recommended to wear life jackets when out on the water. This is in case of exhaustion, mainly. If your body suddenly becomes weak or you feel unwell, you might have problems swimming and keeping your head above water. If you’re wearing a life jacket, your head will stay above the surface regardless of what happens to the rest of your body.
Never go alone Going into the water alone is a danger that many of will have- or already have- faced. Whether this is because everyone is busy or because we prefer our own company, it’s not uncommon to see lone people bobbing around in the ocean. If something where to happen- an injury or other emergency- and you’re alone, you could find yourself in trouble. This is especially true if the area that you are at is isolated or empty.
Be prepared Bringing supplies can seem tedious and unnecessary, but there have been plenty of times that bringing extra gear and supplies has saved someone’s life. If you’re going boating, be sure to pack your supplies in a waterproof bag or case and store the bag on the boat. If you’re scuba diving or surfing, stash your supplies in a safe place on land and be sure to have them in sight. Be conscious of the weather It’s important to always be aware of the current and upcoming weather forecast if you’re going to be doing anything water related. You should know when the weather is expected to get ugly and have a plan of what to do in case it does. If the winds are strong, stay out of deep water as you could be pulled under and even if you’re a strong swimmer, drown. Also, avoid the water all together if the weather calls for thunder storms as with thunder comes lightening and lightening is dangerous for everyone- especially those who are in the water. Stay hydrated Becoming dehydrated while practicing your favorite water sport can ruin your day in no time. If you don’t drink enough water and electrolyte rich liquids, you might find yourself suffering from dizziness, fainting, and throwing up. Fainting out on the water – especially if you aren’t following tip number 2- can have devastating results such as drowning. Always pack extra water with you and keep it somewhere that it’s easy to get at in case you are suddenly hit with a dizzy spell. If you do become dizzy, along with drinking water, you should pull yourself out of the water until you are feeling better.
Many water safety tips come down to common sense. When the sun is hot and weather is nice, though, fun is what we tend to think about- after all, it’s no fun to think about what emergency supplies should be packed or what you’ll do if you become stranded. This being said, though, planning for these things and being safe doesn’t have to be a big deal- it can be done in 5 or 10 minutes. The post Water Sports: Water Safety Tips appeared first on Adventure Excursions. from https://www.lasvegasjetskiandboatrentals.com/water-sports-water-safety-tips/
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