Whether you're swimming at the pool, kayaking at the lake or lounging on a boat, water fun comes with responsibility. Swim Smart aims to help you remember the essentials of water safety so you and your family can stay safe this summer.
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Our Swim Smart video covers all the basics. Watch and share with friends, family or your community group. Post it on social media with the hashtag:
#SwimSmartWAKE
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Water Safety Tips
Each of these tips is a simple reminder of how to stay safe and enjoy your time in the water:
- Buddy up: Never swim alone. Keep an eye on each other.
- Get in the zone: Stick to designated swimming areas. 鈥淣o swimming鈥 zones exist for a reason!
- Get your float on: Always wear a life jacket in boats and kayaks, even if you know how to swim. They鈥檙e also a good precaution for weaker swimmers to take at the lake or even the pool.
- Water watcher: Designate a responsible adult to watch young swimmers.
- Dress to impress (the lifeguard): Wear proper swim gear. No jeans or hoodies in the water 鈥 that means even while boating or kayaking!
- Know before you go: Check weather and water conditions before heading out.
- Stay sober, stay safe: Choose a sober driver when boating.
- Reach, throw, don鈥檛 go: Help safely in an emergency. Throwing a life preserver or calling for help from a lifeguard is safer than jumping in the water with a drowning person.
- Lock the gate: Secure backyard pools with a locked fence.
Local Swim Smart Resources
You don鈥檛 have to go far to swim safely. Check out these safe local swimming areas and keep reading to find other resources like swim lessons.
- Where to Swim in 小黄鸭视频 County:
- 鈥 Beaverdam, Sandling Beach and Rolling View access areas
- Local swim lessons
Learn to swim at any age with programs from: - Check water and weather conditions
Resources to know before you go: