หลักความปลอดภัยทั่วไปในการว่ายน้ำแบบ Open Water Swimming (General Water Safety) จากหนังสือ SURVIVAL SWIMMING, SWIMING TRAINING FOR ESCAPE AND SURVIVAL ของ Sam Fury หน้า 3-4 เขียนไว้น่าสนใจเพื่อความปลอดภัย 17 ข้อ ดังนี้ (ขออนุญาตไม่แปล Google translate แปลเข้าใจได้)
หนังสือ Survival Swimming
1.The best way to ensure safety is to avoid the danger in the first place. If total avoidance is not an option, the next best thing is to seek out local knowledge. Ask lifeguards, local surfers, paddles, fisherman, etc. Also, scout it out yourself as circumstances may change.
2.Always have a safety person present, e.g., a training partner or lifeguard.
3.Protect yourself from the sun with appropriate clothing and sunscreen.
4.Stay hydrated.
5.Keep warm.
6.Don’t go near water under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
7.It is good to push yourself for improvement, but be careful not to push yourself to much. This is especially true in open water.
8.Have the correct safety and rescue equipment nearby, and know to use it.
9.Train only in waters and conditions you know to be safe. Look for signs and flags for the information you need, and if you ensure, ask the lifeguards, Don’t swim when the red flag is flying.
10.Watch out for other people doing recreational activities such as surfing or motorsports. Usually, they will have separate designated areas from swimmers.
11.Never run or dive into the unknown water. In open water, you must always check as conditions can change.
12.If you get into trouble, stay calm and raise your arm to signal for help.
13.Always wear a life vest when in a boat or any uncontrolled environment. Zip it up! A loose vest can get caught on many things.
14.Tell someone that is not going with you where you will be training and when you expect to be back.
15.Take care near any water edge whether it be a pool, riverbank, etc.
16.Learn about the different characteristics of various water bodies before training in them.
17.Enter and exit the water in a safe manner using the designated entry and exit points, e.g. the ladder. Use your hands and feet, and take your time.