Summertime often conjures up images of cooling off with a splash—diving into a lake, jumping into a pool, the occasional droplets of water that inevitably make their way into a kayak or canoe, being surrounded by the wind in a boat. In addition to following our sun safety tips, here’s a review of how to stay safe on the water.

Engage in all water activities with a buddy and supervise children at all times. Young children should always be within arms reach of an adult when around water, even if they are wearing a life jacke