Vora 1

Open Water
 Open water is very _________ (similar/different) than swimming in a pool.

 Most swimmers drown really _______ (close/far) from the shoreline

 River currents, especially when concentrated around rocks, bridge pilings, and in hydraulics at
the base of dams, have _______ (little/ a lot of) power and can easily trap even strong
swimmers.

 If you become caught in a river current or fast moving water, roll onto your _______
(back/front) and go downstream feet first to avoid hitting obstacles head first. When you are
out of the strongest part of the current, swim straight toward shore.

 Always swim ______ (by yourself/ with a buddy) and _______ (always /if you feel like,) check
the weather conditions before venturing into the water.

 Each year, more than _______ (40/110/160) tragic and preventable boating-related fatalities
occur across Canada.

 Nearly ______% (50/90) of boaters who drown are not wearing, or are not properly wearing,
their lifejacket.

 A life jacket is the only safety feature one needs when boating. (True/False)

Key things to remember:

 Don’t swim when tired/intoxicated

 Don’t jump in without knowing depth of water

 Make sure you know about currents

 Find out about the swimming place before you get in – both by speaking with people
who live locally and checking the Outdoor Swimming Society map

 Before going into the water, make sure you know where you are going to get out

 Swim close to the shore

 Swim with someone else

 Start off swimming modest distances and then build up

 Vora 2
Open Water

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