Open Water Opportunities to explore the fun with family & friends!

These bring critical needs for safety, awareness, and planning!

  • Selecting and fitting lifejackets and buoys

  • Assessing the changing weather conditions properly

  • Understanding how to manage your body in currents and rip tides

  • Hydrating plus identifying & treating dehydration and heat stroke

  • Identifying designated swim areas and times

  • Knowing proper gear for various open water locations

  • Developing emergency plans for various scenarios and groups such as water skiing, boat parties, & river tubing

Locations

Lake, beach, river, creek, canal, ocean or sea, boat ramp, paddling trail, designated swim area

Activities

Kayaking, boating, jet skiing, wake & paddle boarding, river tubing & floating, canoeing, snorkeling, rafting

Events

Birthday parties, summer camp, wedding events, summer holidays, and many more!

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Youth

Two teenage boys tubing from a boat in a lake at a family lake house while on vacation.

Adult

Group of women river tubing on a river in Texas for a bachelorette party in the summer and enjoying the water and summer fun.

Outside of Water

Grandfather, father, and grandson fishing together at a family lake house during vacation and pointing to the fish while safely sitting on the dock.