To have a safe trip, you should equip yourself with the necessary knowledge to protect yourself from some unexpected dangers.
1. Warm up before going to the beach
The terrestrial and aquatic environments are different, so you need time to adapt. Before going into the sea, you need to warm up your limbs, do some exercises or jog a bit to avoid cramps before diving into the water. However, you should not overexert yourself and need to go into the water slowly, do not rush into the water.
You must warm up before going into the sea. Photo: 2day
2. Do not expose to the sun for too long
Harsh sunlight is not good for your health. Therefore, you should not sunbathe for too long before going into the water because you can easily catch a sudden cold.
3. Do not go into the water on an empty or full stomach.
When going to the beach, you should not be too hungry or too full when going into the water. It is best to have a snack and bring cakes, fruits, and canned food because after swimming, you will use up a lot of energy.
4. Do not swim too far from shore
When swimming too far from shore, you will have to face big waves and unpredictable risks. Therefore, you must pay attention to observe behind from time to time. The first time in the water should not exceed 15 minutes. Do not swim more than 15m from shore or in areas deeper than 5m.
5. Don't swim on days with big waves.
You should not choose to travel to the beach or swim in areas with countercurrents because these currents are very dangerous for swimmers. You should listen to the weather and consult information about the beach in advance. Especially, you should not swim on days with big waves, stormy days or when the temperature is below 18 degrees Celsius. When you see the beach is unusually quiet, the water recedes far away and many flocks of birds fly around, you should immediately go ashore and find a high place or hill.
6. Do not swim out of the safe area
Usually at each beach there will be signs warning of deep, dangerous water areas. You should follow the beach rules, do not go too far from the safe area or you will not be able to swim to shore, encounter fierce fish, or be swept away by strong waves.
Avoid jumping from piers or high places. Photo: flickr
7. Avoid piers and pillars
In coastal cities, there are often scattered piers or mooring posts. When swimming, you should avoid these places because these are places where many mollusks hide and attack, such as jellyfish. In case of being stung by a jellyfish, you should go ashore near a lemon, then rinse with fresh water.
8. Avoid whirlpools
At the beach near the reclaimed urban areas, there are many holes, depressions and sudden whirlpools. To escape this current, you must not panic. Always remember that the rip current will not suck people to the bottom, but only carry everything away from the shore. Do not try to swim against the current, but try to swim perpendicular to the current. For those who cannot swim or are exhausted, let yourself float with the current and wait for someone to come to rescue you.
9. In case of immediate need to go ashore
If you feel itchy, cold, unusually tired, have pain in your forehead or back of your neck, have cramps, have visual disturbances, have signs of bloating, have pain in your elbows and knees, you must immediately find a way to get to shore.
10. Always go with one or two other people
To ensure safety, you should be careful when swimming, do not go too far from shore. Always go with 1-2 other people, the more people the safer and can support each other in case of an accident.
Avoid whirlpools. Photo: vietyo
11. Save yourself
Stay calm, close your eyes, hold your breath, and let your lungs become a life buoy to keep you from choking on water. Use your hands or feet as paddles, paddling the water to push your head above the surface. This way, you can stay underwater for a long time, waiting for someone to rescue you, or use the current to swim to shallower areas.
12. Some cases where swimming is not allowed
Some people with bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, cardiovascular disease, nephritis, chronic otitis media with perforated eardrum, people with easily irritated nerves, people who are often afraid of the cold should not swim in the sea.
