10 Safety Tips for the Busy 4th of July Weekend on Lake Nacimiento!

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It’s hard to believe that the 4th of July weekend is just around the corner!  Summer is in full swing on Lake Nacimiento and this celebration of America’sbirthday tends to be one of the busiest weekends out of the whole year.

Whether you’re visiting friends and family in their Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch home during the coming holiday weekend, or you own a vacation home on Lake Nacimiento and are planning on taking advantage of all the wonderful activities our lake has to offer; safety should always be the top priority!

Below are ten lake safety tips for you to review prior to heading out on the lake.  Passing this information along to family and friends is a great way to ensure a safe and happy holiday weekend!

10 Lake Safety Tips:

1. Supervision – Never turn your back on your child around water. It takes just seconds for a child to be in serious trouble. If you have children swimming in Lake Nacimiento; it’s important to have at least one adult watching them at all times. Segment the supervision responsibilities so there are never questions about which adult is “on duty”.

2.  Bright Colors – Dress your child in bright colors when going to the lake or a more crowded area around Lake Nacimiento. Use a bright color so all family members have a consistent image of what the child is wearing.

3.  Pictures – When venturing out to any of the activities on or around Lake Nacimiento; make sure you have a recent picture of each child in your group.  This way, if one of the children wanders off, you have a reference to show people when asking about the child.

4.  Cell Phones – Your cell phone is VERY important. You may want to protect it from the water by putting it in plastic bag, but make sure you always have it on you and completely charged.

5.  Survival Swimming – Before the children begin swimming in Lake Nacimiento, be sure to go over the basic survival tips in case they were to go unnoticed in the lake and need help.  Go through treading water techniques and a system of signaling for help if they find themselves in trouble. It may be a good idea to attach a whistle to a bracelet for each child to wear in the water. Self-Rescue swimming is an added layer of protection.

6.  Dock Safety – Have a hook, rope and throw ring attached to the dock that can be used at a moments notice. Teach and practice their use and make sure each child understand the importance of using them only in times of emergency and not as a toy.

7.  Rope off a wading/swimming area – Begin at the shore and extend a rope out to a depth of your choice. Allow your children to swim off of the shore ONLY in this area. It reduces where you might have to search, and provides a safe limit that makes everyone more comfortable.

8.  Go no further line – Paint a ‘go no further line’ 2.5 feet in from all edges of the dock. Teach young children to hold an adult’s hand between that line and the edge of the dock.

9.  Life Jackets – Life jackets must be worn in a boat at all times and around the water for children who don’t know how to swim. However, life jackets are not a substitute for adult supervision. When picking out a life jacket, please read the warning labels as some of them will not float a child face-up, and make sure the life jacket fits the child well.

10.  Floaties – Flotation devices such as floaties, inflatable rings, etc., can often times provide a false sense of security for parents and children. These items can easily deflate or fall off your child’s arm leaving them in a potentially dangerous situation.  While these are fun to play with and use, make sure you’re still taking every precaution for safety by watching your child.

I hope these tips give you a refresher on lake safety and helps you to enjoy the 4th of July on Lake Nacimiento even more!

As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I thoroughly enjoy working on Lake Nacimiento and believe we all have a part to play in keeping it a safe and happy environment in which to live and vacation.

Want to learn more about vacationing on Lake Nacimiento?  I’d love to talk with you about the beautiful homes currently on the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market and what you’re looking for in a vacation destination.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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