 Welcome to All Hands Update. I'm Petty Officer Jonathan Pankaw. It's the middle of summer and the Navy wants you to have fun and stay safe in the water. Here are some tips. Learn to swim. If you fall in, you can't always rely on a life preserver or someone else. When on a boat, wear an approved life jacket and make sure your passengers do too. Before you launch, tell someone where you're headed and when you'll be back at the dock. In an emergency, rescuers will need to know where to start looking. Check the weather forecast before you go underway. If you see or hear a storm, get back to land immediately or don't go at all. Have fun, be safe, but don't drink while boating. More than half of people who drown in boating accidents are under the influence. For more safety tips for your summer fun, visit the Naval Safety Center website.