Swimming in Open Water - Be Safe

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Swimming in Open Water

If you are not sure if an area is safe for swimming, don't swim there.
Never swim right after a meal, allow about an hour for your food to digest.
Never swim if danger flags are flying.
Check whether the tide is going in or out.
Don't swim near piers or breakwaters.
Stay clear of boats. They take time to change direction, and they may not see you.
Swim parallel to the shore.
Open water is usually much colder than a pool, so don't swim out too far.

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