The risk is real and lake/river users need to practice safe swimming/boating ie. buddy system, lifejackets and paying attention to and being close where kids are involved, Ian has nailed it above. People must take responsibility and be prepared around water. Living in a Calgary lake community I accept the risk and play safely. Lifeguards are not required. Common sense is.
Ian Burgess - 9 years ago
Lifeguarding a pool is very different than guarding lakes. Children should be taught to be safe around water, never be outside of arms reach of a responsible adult. At all times regardless if they are 8 or 28, they should have a buddy to look out for.
You would be better if the community association offered swimming lessons, up to and including Bronze Cross. There should also be First aid attendants like we see at the splash parks.
With almost 20 years experience in Water Safety and Lifeguarding there are simple steps that could be taken to minimize risk.
The risk is real and lake/river users need to practice safe swimming/boating ie. buddy system, lifejackets and paying attention to and being close where kids are involved, Ian has nailed it above. People must take responsibility and be prepared around water. Living in a Calgary lake community I accept the risk and play safely. Lifeguards are not required. Common sense is.
Lifeguarding a pool is very different than guarding lakes. Children should be taught to be safe around water, never be outside of arms reach of a responsible adult. At all times regardless if they are 8 or 28, they should have a buddy to look out for.
You would be better if the community association offered swimming lessons, up to and including Bronze Cross. There should also be First aid attendants like we see at the splash parks.
With almost 20 years experience in Water Safety and Lifeguarding there are simple steps that could be taken to minimize risk.
Ridiculous obsession over zero risk