Open Water brings critical needs for safety, awareness, and planning!

You can learn and practice important skills with WaterWise in a pool or on dry land as an individual or part of a group.

• Selecting and fitting lifejackets and buoys

• Properly assessing the changing weather conditions and necessary actions

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

• Hydrating plus identifying & treating dehydration and heat stroke

• Locating safe swim space and time with designated swim areas

• Knowing proper gear for various open water locations & weather conditions

• Developing emergency plans for various scenarios and groups such as changing weather conditions, water skiing and boating, small and large boat parties, & river tubing