All the most memorable and romantic trips are always connected with water. It is the water that gives these trips an inevitable mood: relaxation, measuredness, romanticism of the trip. But water is insidious and can be the basis for tragedy. Observing certain rules, it is easy enough to avoid problems and protect yourself from the dangers of water travel.

Clear observance of instructions

When traveling by any water transport, you must clearly follow the prescribed instructions on the rules of being on board, carefully study the ways of evacuation in case of emergency. If you do not find the required instructions, be sure to ask the staff for them.

Check for the presence or absence of life jackets and swim rings.
If no lifejackets are available, do not hesitate to request them from the crew before the boat leaves the shore. Especially remember to do so if one of your company members cannot swim.

Keep your composure at all times

Even if there was an accident, emergency, force majeure, always (!) keep self-control. Calm down, breathe evenly and do not panic. Remember rule number one: follow the instructions exactly. They are prescribed in advance all the actions of passengers and staff in such situations. Be sure to listen to the instructions of the evacuation personnel.

Rules of being on the arranged beach

It is imperative that you follow these rules of stay. Do not litter, do not swim beyond the red buoys and do not come close to a water vehicle that is on the move. Always enter the water slowly, taking your time, carefully groping the bottom. This is especially important on wild beaches where the bottom is unexplored.

Never swim after a meal and when you are tired

After a long stay in the sun and in a state of intoxication too. All of the above conditions of the person at bathing practically guarantee a tragedy.

Never leave children without adult supervision. Not even for a minute.
If you like jumping into the water, then do it in a specially allocated place. If you have any doubts about your abilities, be sure to take a couple of lessons from a diving instructor.

Soberly assess your abilities

If you’re not sure about something – don’t do it. Water does not forgive mistakes. Don’t go out for a water ride in bad weather, don’t overload the boat, don’t get in the boat while intoxicated.