FLORIDA LIFESTYLE
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WELCOME WATER SPORTS? Staff Report
Water sports are a way of life on Florida coasts for both locals and vacationers. For families, fun in the Florida sun improves greatly when children are taught to respect the water, understand the potential dangers, and practice safety procedures. Better Off Wet compiled a list of tips to help your children become comfortable, capable, and confident enthusiasts. For a child to embrace his or her parents’ love of water sports, it helps, of course, if they like the water. The process can begin very early. But don’t rush it too soon. Usually benign lake, river and ocean pathogens pose threats to fragile infant immune systems. Continued on page 28
30 BETTER OFF WET | WINTER 2016
