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Posted on October 24, 2007 by Jason Petrina | Posted under Travel and Leisure
Tips for a Safe Beach Vacation
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Heatstroke as well as sunburn are common health concerns when you enjoy a beach vacation. Using a sufficient sunscreen will help to prevent sunburn. It is also important to reapply your sunscreen periodically throughout the day to ensure that you are protected from the sun's harmful rays. You might want to consider re-applying your sunscreen each time you come out of the water even if it is a waterproof sunscreen. Heatstroke can be a very dangerous health concern. To avoid this problem be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, seek shade for a few hours during the day and avoid midday on the beach when the sun is at its strongest. Cuts and fractures are also common injuries for beach dwellers. The sand is uneven and can cause trips and falls that can result in fractures. Broken seashells can be very sharp and can result in cuts if you step on them. One tip for minimizing the risk of cuts and fractures is to wear shoes on the beach whenever possible. This will help you to feel more stable and will reduce the chances of cutting your feet on sharp objects. You should also walk slowly on the beach and pay attention to where you are going. This will help you to avoid tripping over objects or stepping into holes in the sand. Drowning is a very real risk at the ocean. The currents can be extremely strong and can fell even the strongest swimmers. If you are not a strong swimmer, it is advisable that you wear a life jacket, stay relatively close to the shore, swim with a buddy and swim where there is a lifeguard present. Even if you are an excellent swimmer it is still a good idea to swim with a buddy and to only swim in a lifeguard protected area. Those who cannot swim at all should stay in shallow water where they can stand and should avoid the sandbar as it can be swept away leaving the non-swimmer in deep water. Spinal cord injuries are also very common on beach vacations. Underestimating the depth of the water and diving in head first can result in you striking your head on rocks and compressing your spine which could cause irreversible damage. For these reason a feet first entry is always advised in the ocean where the depth can vary and is not always easy to determine. Although rare, shark attacks do occur on beach vacations. Everyone knows that sharks live in the ocean and that we are invading their territory when we enter the water but not everyone knows that there are a few tips to minimize shark encounters. Avoiding the ocean during sunrise and sunset, not wearing flashy jewelry, not swimming in schools of fish that can attack oceanic predators and staying in shallow water are just a few tips for minimizing the risk of a shark attack. Although a beach vacation can be a very relaxing destination, it is important not to relax your safety precautions. Maintaining a healthy level of caution can help you to avoid injuries both on the beach and in the ocean. About The Author: Jason Petrina is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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