You can enjoy water safely if you understand the dangers and follow these ten rules:

1. Obey warning notices. Don't interfere with safety equipment or life buoys or damage warning notices.
2. Children should never go boating, exploring or fishing near water alone, always go into the countryside in a group, and always tell your parents where you are going.
3. Avoid locks and weirs, they may have dangerous currents. Also, take care around banks - they may be slippery or crumbly.
4. Keep off all frozen water. Never dare someone to walk onto the ice.
5. Never go onto the ice to help someone who has fallen in. Always call for help.
6. Don't send your pet onto the ice.
7. Always wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid when boating, sailing or canoeing.
8. Never leave small children unsupervised near open water. They should always have an adult present for water activities.
9. Learn water safety, rescue and first aid skills.
10. Remember both water and ice are dangerous.

ENJOY WATER SAFELY