Every summer, people pack their bathing suits, flip flops, and
sunscreen and head to the beach. Regardless of how often, you get to get
your toes wet, Ronald Kister, a former lifeguard captain in New York,
knows how important it is to take the proper safety precautions to make
sure you and your family remain safe.
When heading to the beach,
it is important to understand that swimming in the ocean takes a
different set of skills. Before you step into the water, it is essential
for you to learn how to swim in the surf. Here are five other top
safety tips to remember before you dive in.
When heading to the beach,
it is important to understand that swimming in the ocean takes a
different set of skills. Before you step into the water, it is essential
for you to learn how to swim in the surf. Here are five other top
safety tips to remember before you dive in. - If you have the option, always swim at a lifeguard-protected beach. By swimming at a beach where lifeguards are present, you decrease your chances of drowning by five percent.
- Always swim with a buddy. When you swim with someone else, if one of you has a problem, the other may be able to help. At the very least, you should always have someone on the shore watching you.
- You always need to obey the posted signs and flags. They are there for a reason and are intended to help keep you safe.
- Get advice from the lifeguards about where the safest place to swim is located. They are continually working to identify hazards that might affect you.
- Learn rip current safety. If you find yourself caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until you feel the current relax.
