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Ready for open water?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Plan your swim<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Check the weather<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Gear up properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stay connected<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Know your exit points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Think smart. Swim safe.<\/strong>
    Using a buddy system greatly increases safety in open-water sports.
    Here are some local open-water sports groups you might consider joining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you encounter danger, call 999<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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