FEATURE: WATER SAFETY TIPS SWIMMING & WADING SURFING • Swim at patrolled locations and • Know your ability and limitations between the red and yellow flags • Surf with others, regardless of • Stop to check for rip currents and other your confidence or experience dangers before entering the water BOATING WATERCRAFT • Always wear a lifejacket when in • Always wear a lifejacket small open boats when paddling • Carry emergency equipment such • Carry emergency equipment as an EPIRB and radios such as an EPIRB • Avoid alcohol when boating • Stay within your capability ROCK FISHING SNORKELLING & SCUBA • Always wear a lifejacket when fishing DIVING from rocks or exposed shorelines • Ensure equipment is serviceable • Wear appropriate shoes and clothing • Wear buoyancy and safety devices when fishing as appropriate to the activity • Know your limitations and never go alone VOLUME 36 • ISSUE 3 2018 19