The open water! Fresh air, fresh water, exercise, the Great Outdoors...Let’s jump in!
But water safety is no joke. And the open water is about as treacherous as the water gets, so you should take safety there seriously. Today we’re going to try to make you aware of some things you may not have thought of before your next swim in a lake or dam.
00:00 Surviving Open Water
00:54 Where you swim is possibly deciding for you
01:29 What to bring when you swim in the open water
02:28 Know the conditions
03:48 Entry and exit points for the swim
04:07 Assess the water quality
04:33 Check for sign-posted hazards when you swim
05:00 Don’t swim alone
05:28 When you get out of the water
06:04 Biosecurity
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