Tips:

• Wear a lifejacket.

• Know your limits and abilities for swimming.

• Have young kid stay within arms reach.

• Don't swim alone.

• Always supervise your children -- stay off of your phone.

• Stay sober while boating.

• Water toys and floaties are not actually floatation devices, do not use them as one.

• Take swimming lessons. It does not matter whether you are an adult or a child, taking lessons to help you swim better will benefit you.