| Dos | Don'ts |
| Acquire basic swimming skills and be able to swim at least 50 metres with clothes. |
Abandon the boat at will and swim back to the shore. |
| Receive proper training and acquire basic skills. Have basic knowledge in the equipment used. Examine the buoyancy devices of the boat before setting off. |
Panic in the event of accidents. |
| Properly wear life jacket/buoyancy aid and heel-toe-covered rubber shoes, as well as clothes suitable for water sports such as swimming suits, swimming trunks, sun cap, light, permeable and fit long-sleeved clothes. |
Overload and randomly adjust the pre-set devices in the boat. |
| Have proper means of making emergency call. Bring water-proof whistle or mobile phone. |
Overrate your skills and physical strength to show superiority. |
| Always keep alert and take note of the changes in weather and the conditions of the sea. |
Conduct activities under poor visibility, rapid current or offshore strong wind without any shelter. |
| Have good rest and plenty of water. Keep physical strength for the return journey. Pay attention to sunscreen protection or keep warm. |
Conduct capsize training in waters with unknown depth. |
| Take note of the traffic conditions of the sea and the safe area for conducting activities. |
Underrate the weather changes and the conditions of the sea in the offshore waters. |
| Take part in water sports activities with companions and look after one another. |
Conduct water sports activities in the same waters with high-speed boats. |
| Inform reliable people of your destination, time of return journey and ways of contact with your companions. |
Take part in activities when you are tired, hungry or overeat. |
| Keep clear of the navigation waterway, mooring area and fishing boats. |
Set off for the sea in case of any doubt. |
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