DO

• Listen to the briefing before you swim
• Wear the club swim hat and wristband
• Inform us if you have a medical condition and treatment plan
• Familiarise yourself with the emergency action plan
• “Buddy up” in the water with a swimmer of similar ability
• Wear a waterproof watch to time your swim
• Make sure you sight a straight line
• Listen to instructions from the support canoes
• Ensure you have warm clothes for after your swim, several thin layers are better than one thick jumper
• Make sure you check back in after your swim

DON’T

• Drink alcohol before you swim, or eat a heavy meal
• Drift out beyond the safety marker buoys and canoe support
• Swim off on your own
• Swim for more than the briefing time

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