Water Safety - Fun Water

Since water safety is such a broad topic, we've added a selection of videos for you to watch or articles to read on the exact part of water you would like to learn about.

Safe Swimsuits

Alive Solutions tests various swimsuit colors and patterns for visibility in different types of water. Your water safety starts at home!

• Read the Article 

• Watch on Youtube (1:25)

Wearing a Life Jacket

Most water safety starts with the correct flotation device. Learn to choose one of them that best fits your needs and body.

• Read the Article 

• Watch on Youtube (2:05)

Tubing Safety

Tubing is a PA staple and is a great way to get into nature without too much back strain. Learn about the river's dangers here.

• Read the Dos & Don'ts of Tubing

• Watch what to do if you fall in a river (1:51)

Kayaking/Canoeing

Beyond the river safety fall tips above, canoes and kayaks have their own safe methods for recovering from a tip. View either below.

• Kayaking - Self Rescue (2:08)

• Canoeing - Get Back In Alone (3:01)

Boating Safety

In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 4,439 boating incidents - it's dangerous out there!  Learn about operating motorized water vehicles here.

• Read the Article from NSC

• Watch Boating Safety Tips (3:10)

Beach - Riptides

A rip current / riptide is a very dangerous, strong, localized, and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore. 

• Watch How to Escape a Current (2:10)

• Watch a real rip tide form (1:15)