River and Water Safety Guidelines

• Awareness of the river:  Swim at your own risk.  No lifeguard on duty and no designated swim area.
• Temperature
• Depth
• Swiftness
• Swim with the current
• Never swim while intoxicated
• Do not grab, swim or float into wooded river banks.  Underwater obstructions are present.
• Know your limitations and capabilities while in the water
• All people should swim with a partner or supervision
• All people that do not know how to swim should use the available life jackets or your own -- Be safe, not sorry
• All children must be supervised and also have a life jacket to achieve safety and insurance for the child.
• While boating, floating or swimming, be aware of the temperature of the air and the river temperature:  May cause cramping, fainting or hypothermia
•  Know the float time back to Kelly's Beach

Floating Guidelines

1. Float with a partner
2. Use sun block
3. Take beverages and ice
4. Bring a raft and life jacket for minors and those who cannot swim
5. Wear head protection (hats, sun visors, sunglasses)
6. Bring long paints and long sleeve shirt for the fair-skinned folks.  Sunscreen may not be enough to stop the burning
7. Bring a towel and flip flops
8. Don't tie more than two rafts or inner-tubes together
9. Check the estimated time of the float
10. Stay in the middle of the river - stay clear of the riverbank
11. Most important - Respect the river - Do not litter!!

Kelly's Beach Checklist

1. Boat and oars

2. If you have a smaller boat, you may want to bring an inner tube to tow your ice chest.

3. Picnic lunch and drinks (Don't forget a trash bag!)

4. Towels

5. Lots of sunscreen

6. Hat

7. Water toys (Yes, you will get wet!)

8. Bring a baggie for things you don't want to get wet

9. Waterproof camera

10. The ground is hot, so bring flops or shoes

Have a safe and enjoyable time at Kelly's Beach!

Mike & Cindy Kelly

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