Water Safety

We need to learn water safety so we can be safe in, on, and around water. If people did not do water safety a lot of people would die.

Most deaths are made by not wearing a LIFEJACKET or by not reading the rules. It is important to get used to a lifejacket because if you are in water you will know what to do without panicking. The HELP position is the Heat, Escape, Lessening, Position. If you are with 2 or more people you move into a huddle position and if are in a huddle you will be in a circle. This is important so you don't drift away.

If you are in a boat the most important rule is to wear LIFEJACKET. In boats if you see a big boat SLOW DOWN or you can be under it in Minutes. The skipper is the driver for the boat and is responsible for the crew. If someone dies, the skipper will pay huge fines or go to jail. A good skipper will make sure that the boat has good supplies and will talk to the crew.

Have you ever tried to save someone and could not help? All you need is a long piece of rope. untangle the rope first. After you have untangled it, slide it in half, then throw it out to the person who needs rescuing, but do not hit them on the head. Then pull until they reach you. It is easier if you are standing higher than the water.

Water safety is very important to learn because if people did not learn water safety, people would die a lot.