Greetings ! The first thing visitors want to do when they arrive is jump into the water. If you are not familar with gulf (or large body of water swimming) please be careful. It's not like the lakes, streams, and pools back home. While the gulf is very calm compared to the Atlantic or Pacific please swim with caution.
There are rip currents and shoreline currents that will pull you out of along the coast line. STAY CALM DO NOT PANIC. It's not going to hurt you. Once you are out of the current calmly swim to shore. Most people only drown because they panic not because they are in danger. In fact , lots of people could stand up where they are in the water and be fine. They just panic and can't think straight.
Flag warning system:
Purple: jellyfish or other pests are present in water
two red flags: water is closed. Do not go in
one red flag: be very careful, high hazard. If you are not a local surfer don't go in
yellow flag: caution
green flag: low hazard, favorable for swimming
Again always use caution and do not panic. We now have lifeguards stationed at local beaches. Please swim near them
I was a red cross swim instructor for many years. Take a swim / safety class back home. We want you to enjoy your vacation here !
Thanks ! Tricia
http://destin-beach-portraits.com
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