Water sport
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Water sport is, in its broadest sense, all kinds of recreation in, or on, a body of water, typically at a beach.
In some countries the shoreline is regarded as public, even when landowners normally can restrict entry to their lands. In the Nordic countries, the right of access generally gives access to the shore, except by people's homes and cottages. But there are also countries where swimming is restricted to organized beaches.
Water sport
RespectThere are several precautions for everyone approaching open water, whether for a casual dip, or a long-distance swim.
Stay safeSwimming and other water-related activities can be dangerous. The following are water-related dangers:
Stay healthy
See also
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