Wading

There are several rules you should follow for safe wading.
Always wade with another person.

1. Always wear your PFD.
2. Find out how deep the water is.
3. Find out how strong the current is.
4. Find out what the bottom is like.
5. Use a stick or staff. Shuffle your feet along the bottom to avoid holes.

While wading you can protect your ankles by wearing high-top shoes or wading boots. Long, lightweight pants can protect you from jellyfish and sea nettles in saltwater and from snags and rocks in freshwater.