10 Safety Tips for Water Sports

 10 Safety Tips for Water Sports 

It’s summer break! 

With the hot summer, it’s only natural that people will 

look to cool off in the water. 

However, we are seeing that more and more people are 

also getting injured while playing water sports, 

so here are some safety tips for when you are in the water.

 

1. If you are going to go in the water or play a water sport, 

make sure you know how to swim or have the proper floatation device.  

2. Even if you are good at swimming, make sure you are not over confident when in the water. 

Always be cautious of your surroundings.

3.  Use a life jacket

4.  Always have a water partner. 

It is best that you have someone in the water with you.

5.  Be prepared, stretch, have the proper gear.  

6. Swimming if you are too hungry or too full is not a good idea. 

It is best to digest your food before you get in the water.

7. When you are swimming or playing a water sport,

it is recommended that you do not have gum or candy in your mouth.

8. No alcoholic drinks.

9.  Know the weather forecast, 

make sure you are aware of the conditions of the water.

10. Wet your arms and legs first.

 

These are tips so that you have a safe summer in the water!