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Knowledge of sea bathing

Swimming in the sea is a marine activity that everyone from children to adults can easily enjoy. However, drowning and drifting accidents have occurred due to swimming on unmanaged natural beaches other than beaches, and drinking alcohol.

Swim in controlled beaches with lifeguards and lifeguards

On non-swimming beaches, you won't be able to get help immediately if something goes wrong. Also, there is no swimming net installed, so there is a possibility of encountering dangerous creatures.

Swim at a protected beach with lifeguards and lifeguards

Do not drink alcohol while swimming

While enjoying a BBQ at the beach, you may also swim in the sea. However, it is dangerous to drink alcohol and enter the sea. Do not drink alcohol when swimming in the sea.

Do not drink alcohol when swimming in the sea

Do not swim on days with high waves or strong winds

Avoid swimming on days with high waves or strong winds due to typhoons or low pressure. Depending on the weather, swimming may be prohibited at the beach, so be sure to follow the instructions.

Do not swim on days with strong waves or strong winds

Parents should always keep an eye on their children

There are many cases of small children drowning when their guardians take their eyes off them for a moment. “Parents are lifesavers for their children.” Always keep an eye on them. It is safe to wear a life jacket as well. Also, children are more prone to heatstroke than adults, so be prepared to keep yourself well hydrated.

do not act alone

Just in case, let's try to act in multiple groups, such as buddy activities (acting in groups of two) and group activities. Also, during snorkeling, always check the number of people in the group and the physical condition of each other.

Enjoy using snorkeling operators

Okinawa Prefecture recommends using a snorkeling company when enjoying snorkeling. Especially for beginners, it is safe to learn the basic skills of snorkeling at the school held by the operator.

Learn how to use basic equipment

During snorkeling, seawater can enter the mask or snorkel, causing panic and accidents. Let's acquire basic skills such as mask clear and snorkel clear. Also, if the life jacket is not properly worn, it will not be effective in an emergency.

Always use the "4-piece set"

When snorkeling, be sure to use the "4-piece set" of mask, fins, snorkel, and life jacket. Also wear a wet suit and rash guard to ensure buoyancy and protect yourself from dangerous sea creatures.

Lack of basic skills can lead to panic and dangerous situations. Use a snorkeling operator and learn the skills to enjoy it safely before enjoying it.

Tips for snorkeling

Refrain from traveling alone and use multiple canoes

If you are swept away or capsized and can't get back up, traveling alone may delay calling for help. Be sure to travel in multiple canoes.

Equip yourself with the basic skills necessary in the event of a capsize

The canoe may capsize due to deterioration of weather and sea conditions or lack of technology. Let's learn the skills of self-rescue after capsize in advance at the training held by the canoe organization.

ensure effective means of communication at sea

In the unlikely event that you are swept away, rescue will be delayed if there is no means of communication. Turn on location information on your smartphone and put it in a waterproof pack and carry it with you.

Check weather and sea conditions in advance

Be sure to check weather and sea conditions before heading out to sea. If there is a possibility that the waves will suddenly rise or the wind will become strong, change your plans or cancel your trip.

Accidents such as shipwrecks have occurred due to severe weather due to insufficient confirmation of weather and sea information, and lack of basic skills. A canoe that moves over the sea also needs to secure a means of communication just in case. Also, be sure to wear a life jacket.

Knowledge of canoeing

Refrain from acting alone, act with friends

In the event of an emergency, if you act alone, there is a possibility that the request for help will be delayed. Avoid going into the sea alone, and be prepared to help each other in case of emergency.

Learn basic techniques to enjoy safely

There are cases of accidents such as being hit by shallow water while surfing and being injured, or being swept away by waves. Especially for beginners, let's enjoy it after learning the basic skills at school classes.

ensure effective means of communication at sea

In the unlikely event that you are swept away or injured, rescue will be delayed if there is no means of communication. Turn on location information on your smartphone and put it in a waterproof pack and carry it with you.

Check the weather and sea conditions in advance and do not overdo it

Be sure to check weather and sea conditions before heading out to sea. Some people aim to surf when the waves are big before and after a typhoon, but it is dangerous. Enjoy it without overdoing it.

Even when surfing, there is a danger of being hit by stormy weather due to insufficient confirmation of weather and sea conditions, or being injured due to carelessness. It is common to see surfers aiming for big waves, but it can be dangerous if you are a beginner or in a new place.

Surfing Tips

Refrain from acting alone, act with friends

ensure effective means of communication at sea

It is essential to have a means of communication in case you are swept away. Turn on location information on your smartphone and put it in a waterproof pack and carry it with you.

Acquire the necessary basic skills before going out to sea

Regarding SUP, in Okinawa there are not only equipment rentals, but also schools. Especially for beginners, it is recommended to take a proper course.

Check weather and sea conditions in advance

Depending on the strength and direction of the wind and the flow of the tide, there is a high possibility that it will be washed away, so be sure to check in advance. SUPs are particularly susceptible to wind, and even a light breeze (about 4 m/s) will blow them away.

In SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board), distress has occurred due to insufficient collection of weather and sea information and lack of skill and experience. It is particularly susceptible to the effects of the wind, and there have been many accidents in which it is swept away by strong winds and cannot be returned. Be sure to wear a life jacket.

To play safely in the sea of Okinawa Prefecture

Knowledge of sea bathing

Swim in controlled beaches with lifeguards and lifeguards

Do not drink alcohol while swimming

Do not swim on days with high waves or strong winds

Parents should always keep an eye on their children

do not act alone

Enjoy using snorkeling operators

Learn how to use basic equipment

Always use the "4-piece set"

Tips for snorkeling

Refrain from traveling alone and use multiple canoes

Equip yourself with the basic skills necessary in the event of a capsize

ensure effective means of communication at sea

Check weather and sea conditions in advance

Knowledge of canoeing

Refrain from acting alone, act with friends

Learn basic techniques to enjoy safely

ensure effective means of communication at sea

Check the weather and sea conditions in advance and do not overdo it

Surfing Tips

Refrain from acting alone, act with friends

Refrain from acting alone, act with friends

ensure effective means of communication at sea

Acquire the necessary basic skills before going out to sea

Check weather and sea conditions in advance

SUP knowledge

Tips for enjoying marine leisure safely

​Knowledge of sea bathing

Swim in controlled beaches with lifeguards and lifeguards

Do not drink alcohol while swimming

Do not swim on days with high waves or strong winds

Parents should always keep an eye on their children

Tips for enjoying marine leisure safely

Knowledge of sea bathing