The summer is now here and in the next two months we are going to spend more and more of our time at the beach or near the pool. Here are 15 golden rules to observe in order to have a good time without disregarding safety:

1.     Those that cannot swim need to join a swimming school, so they can master some basic skills;

2.     Never swim in the sea alone when you are tired or have some sort of illness;

3.     If you have enjoyed a good meal, don’t go for a swim at least for three hours after;

4.     Do not use any alcohol before swimming, but drink a lot of water, especially in the hottest days;

5.     Avoid too much standing in the sun; strong tan is out of fashion, and not healthy as well; when you are sun-bathing, wear sunscreen with a high SPF;

6.     Never go too far from the shore and make sure you have enough energy to return; if you like long swims, swim along the shore. Avoid night-time swimming;

7.     Mind the floats- in order to be where they are, the must be a serious reason;

8.     Don’t go in the sea when the waves are high and beware of submarine streams;

9.     Never dive in unknown waters;