Don" t let your camping holiday end i Tanedm New Zealand' $ waterways offer unrivalled opportunities for delightful camping holidays. 942 There is "infinite variety' in its beaches, lakes and rivers for summer recreation for water sports and water fun. But 7e unless water wisdom is exercised tragedy can come to adult and youngster alike. Water wisdom for motor campers RIVERS If you are camping near a river in unfamiliar territory first obtain all the local knowledge you canl. Learn if the swimm ing holes are safe; before you or your family take o the water. And remember New Zealand- 5 rivers are usually swift-flowing, subject to rapid changes and deep scourings. Make sure the swimming area is free from snags that are dangerous to divers Also keep in mind the danger of inflated rafts, inner tubes and toys: Children can be swept away by swift-moving currents. BEACHES Don't be the only one swimming at lonely beaches. There is always safety in numbers, SO stay with the crowd On patrolled beaches make sure youngsters SWim in areas between the Aags. Disaster seldom comes to swimmers in these areas. BOATING See that small boats are not overcrowded or used in rough water People who can L swim should never be permitted in small craft. Teach youngsters to stay with the boat in the event of a capsize. FISHING Net fishing particularly near river mouths can be danger- ous , especially in unfamiliar areas. The safe way is t0 wear a life jacket at all times. Fishing from rocks and ledges also needs cares It doesn L take much Of a wave to sweep you into danger. YOUNG CHILDREN See that young children are under constant supervision when playing in Or near water. Also look for possible hazards in the immediate neighbourhood pools, sumps, ditches, water tanks: Every summer such places take a toll of young life. Older children should not only be taught to swim as soon as possible but should also be taught life-saving and artificial respiration as soon as they are capable of receiving this instruction. If you plan a camping holiday this Learn LeARN summer you and your family can have 70 Water all the water fun want if you SwIm Wisbom exercise Water wisdom; Lssued by The National Prevent Drowning Committee on Behalf of the Internal Affairs Department
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 804, 17 December 1954, Page 31
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