I don't swim but I love to go in the ocean, any suggestion??

Question

Kind of gear, life vest and stuff I should be equiped with before entering the water.

Btw - I am going the the Caribbean and last time I was there I almost drowned.

Answer 1

Very few people who go to the ocean actually swim...have to go out to water too deep to be safe for that.  just stay in where the water is not above your chest level.  DO not get on a rubber raft and float out to deep water.  Also, of course, you could take a basic swimming course and learn to float, dog paddle, and handle yourself in the water with more confidence.  Go to a sporting goods store and ask for the latest, most comfortable, most effective life vest to wear.

Answer 2

yay. maybe this time you'll succeed

Answer 3

There are so many different type of life vests. My one suggestion is to go a dive shop. You need to talk to someone that has knowledge about the best type of life saving floatation for you.

Try to go to the beaches that have calm water and no surf. Stay in the shallow waters.

Some swim lessons at the WMCA would be very helpful even with a life jacket.

Good Luck to you.)