Five safety tips for water skiing - Know your safety firsts before water skiing!

A life jacket is required for any skier, and various are available for you to select from. It comes recommended by the United States Coast Guard that class III personal flotation equipment is the best because as they are designed to ensure that the jacket will not meddle with the skiing. Other than donning a life jacket, you should double-check to see the towrope that is being used is not tattered. Make sure that the skis are not broken and in the best working condition possible.

Are you aware that there are special hand signals for when water skiing? For instance, a thumbs-up sign indicates the skier desires to proceed faster. A thumbs down sign suggests slowing down the pace. If the skier needs to return to the land, dock or boat, the skier has to pat a single hand on their head. Following a drop, the skier has to regularly signal to the spectator that they are without harm by keeping both arms on top of their head. Practising these signs will assist to secure the safety of the skier and others.

While one is operating the boat and towing the skier, there should invariably be at least a third individual on the boat having an eye on the skier. The operator of the boat requires their full concentration to be given to the area and be centred on handling the boat. The observer on board is in care of ensuring the skier's well-being is maintained and should be on the lookout for any hand signs from the skier.

Wherever you are skiing either at the beach or even at a lake, make sure to be fully aware of other skiers and boat traffic. Also, keep an eye out for other swimmers. The operator of the boat should also be responsible to scan the surroundings for obstacles and keep the skier well away from a possible collision course. So, make sure the driver of the boat is well-suited to the task and has experience with this sort of thing. Most of the best hotels in Maldives for families will provide the best possible operators for this sort of activity.

If the skier feels they are going to fall it is most advisable to topple backwards to prevent collapsing towards the skis. Once you have landed in the water, don't forget to hold one ski up around midway out of the water. This will signal the third person on the boat you have fallen and they will make you extra obvious to others in the water. If the skier wishes to discontinue and get into the boat, make certain the motor is switched off so the skier can enter the boat without moving close to the propeller. Most resorts such as Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort will provide all the amenities required to make sure you are safe and sound while skiing.