Useful tips about swimming in open waters
Swim safely in open waters. To avoid tricky situations, please follow these tips:
Children must always be supervised.
Do not go into the water on a full or completely empty stomach.
Since the body needs time to adjust, you should never jump into the water when overheated.
Rivers warm up less quickly than lakes.
Be careful when jumping into rivers or lakes: the bottom can be dangerous and cause injuries.
When swimming, pay close attention to floating debris and underwater obstacles, such as bulky objects.
Never swim long distances alone.
Air mattresses and buoyancy aids are no guarantee of safety.
The open waters in the Upper Engadine are unsupervised.
Behavioural tips at and on mountain lakes:
The water in mountain lakes is cold and the banks are steep
Carry a buoyancy aid for each person when you take the boat out for fishing and sailing
Label your SUP with your name, address and telephone number
Dress appropriately for the water temperature and the weather when SUPing, surfing or kitesurfing
