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Swim only in the shallow
water if you are not a strong swimmer. |
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Be careful not to go out too far from
the coast. You may not have the stamina to swim
back. |
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Don't go to swim when the sea is rough
or when the tide is going out. |
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Don't go to the sea after drinking
or right after meal or when you are hungry or tired. |
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Don't leave your child playing on
the beach alone. |
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Don't swim in the night. |
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Don't swim near rocks or coral reefs,
especially when the wind is strong. |
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Don't drift about by holding on to
a floating object, which may overturn or carry you
too far away. |
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Go ashore at once when a thunderstorm
is threatening. |
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Beware of the undertow. You may be
carried out to the sea unknowingly. If you find
that you are caught in such a current, don't try
to swim straight back to the shore. You will be
tired out first. The only way to come back safe
is to swim in a slanting direction toward the coast. |
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If you prefer to travel with a small
group in a long-tailed boat, then you should know
the weather forecast for the day, check the condition
of the boat and, if possible, carry a life buoy
with you. Anyway, don't go out in a small boat in
the monsoon season from May to October. |
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If you are prone to seasickness, take
medicine first, and sit in the central part of the
boat to lessen the effect of its rocking. |
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Beware of sea urchins lurking in the
corals when snorkelling. Their prickly shells can
cause great pain when stepped on. |
