| Mark and Debbie had finally purchased a little cabin on | | | | best swimmer can be caught unaware when a boat |
| the lake after years of saving money and looking | | | | capsizes and may not be able to swim to safety for |
| around for just the right one. Although it was small it | | | | one reason or another. Although many folks balk at |
| was impeccably furnished and was very appealing. | | | | wearing a lifejacket, a thoughtful host wears one |
| The best thing about it was its location and the big | | | | himself and insists that anyone using his equipment |
| welcoming deck overlooking the lake made | | | | use one as well. |
| entertaining a piece of cake. They decided to spare | | | | Limit alcohol: It is a well known fact that alcohol |
| nothing when it came to comfortable outdoor | | | | increases the danger involved when anyone is taking |
| furniture and they even built a wonderful barbecue | | | | part in water activities such as swimming, boating or |
| area where they could grill out and invite lots of | | | | fishing. Impaired judgment can prompt a person to |
| friends to join them for impromptu brunches and | | | | go further out in deep water when he is swimming |
| early suppers. They invested in canoe outriggers and | | | | or to take chances he otherwise would not. |
| kayak outriggers in order to offer outdoor activities | | | | Operating a boat is also extremely hazardous to |
| for their friends and especially for them to enjoy in | | | | others when someone has been drinking too much |
| their leisure time. They also spared no expense when | | | | and decides to speed endangering others on the lake. |
| it came to buying fishing gear and outdoor games so | | | | So a good host will limit the amount of alcohol |
| that they were available whenever the occasion | | | | available to his guests when they are visiting to |
| called for it. All in all, it became a wonderful weekend | | | | ensure that everyone has a good time and no one is |
| get-a-way place and they never regretted purchasing | | | | injured by a bad decision. |
| it. | | | | Weather awareness: It can sound silly but |
| Although a scenario like the one described above | | | | keeping an eye on the weather when someone is |
| sounds like a lot of fun there is also a great deal of | | | | entertaining guests is very important. Severe |
| responsibility that must be assumed anytime | | | | weather conditions can develop very quickly and can |
| someone is entertaining guests around the water. A | | | | cause hazardous conditions that could cause harm |
| cabin on the lake suggests relaxation and leisure time | | | | and injury particularly when someone is out on the |
| but it also provides danger if the proper precautions | | | | lake in a boat and cannot swiftly make it back to |
| are not taken. Anytime a boat is involved, there are | | | | shore. Lightning strikes are unfortunately more |
| a few safety tips that must be followed: | | | | common than people think and can cause permanent |
| Lifejackets: There should always be lifejackets | | | | physical harm and even death so it is always better |
| available for anyone who is in a boat whether it is a | | | | to insist that guests stay inside when the threat of |
| large yacht or even a small sport vessel. Even the | | | | lightning is present. |