@the.sailing.acade: This past weekend we saw a family who was allowing their children to jump off their boat and swim— having a great time while docked at the marina. 😬 There is a very good reason why most marinas have a “no swimming” permitted policy: electric shock drowning. This is a silent killer that is extremely hard to know when it’s present, how strong it is, and which boats are at fault. The safest policy is to never risk it, and keep your swimming a safe distance. ⚓️ABOUT US⚓️ The Sailing Academy is an ASA sailing school for those who want to learn to sail, cultivate sailing skills, or begin a lifelong sailing adventure. We teach on premium yachts perfect for every skill level: whether it is at our home base on the Chesapeake Bay, on an offshore experience, or for a family sailing vacation cruising the Bahamas. Your adventure starts here! Learn how to sail a sailboat, get your ASA certifications, and join our Sailboat Club for an affordable full season of sailing
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Monday 18 May 2026 18:45:41 GMT
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Fanren :
plus the water in around a marina is usually polluted.
2026-05-23 14:32:37
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Aven :
They should post signs warning ⚠️
2026-05-23 00:15:48
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Edward Kennedy536 :
thanks for that info. I had never heard that before.
2026-05-18 22:58:27
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Nathan :
Fresh water is less of a conductor of electricity than salt water , ie distilled water is a poor conductor or acts more of an insulator. It’s the salts and ions in the water that conduct electricity not the water.
2026-05-19 00:50:14
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Fayls :
I had no idea! Thank you so much
2026-05-22 01:52:20
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Kage5944 :
I learned something extremely valuable today. Thank you
2026-05-25 21:28:27
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Paigeywah :
The marinas should have to have some kind of sensors they keep maintained so they know and can keep it safe.. Didn’t know about this!
2026-05-31 14:33:10
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brittneyfischbeck :
Thank you for sharing this. I had no idea. Although instinctually, I’ve never really wanted to swim in the water in a marina. It just seems gross.
2026-05-23 15:37:47
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Peter :
News to me. Thank you 🙏🏻
2026-05-19 19:17:04
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malea12345 :
We have swam every year at the boat dock! Never have heard this! They really should have signs to inform people!
2026-05-27 11:53:59
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spfprotective :
:( we need signs
2026-05-23 02:43:08
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Prarie Explorer :
Great information, thanks for sharing
2026-05-20 12:16:24
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Liv :
Does this apply to a mooring field as well?
2026-05-24 03:31:45
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tanuvasaajay16 :
Never heard this thanks for sharing
2026-05-26 15:31:02
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zzmay :
Are there signs that show this?
2026-05-23 04:24:51
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chrisinator18 :
Bologna
2026-05-22 16:46:21
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Luke Z :
The water in marinas is almost always polluted so even if there isn’t a electrical hazard it’s still a bad idea to swim near one
2026-05-25 23:17:43
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cinnamon :
no one has ever told me..thank you
2026-05-21 09:33:43
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Desert Rose Envy :
I always thought that advice was about not getting hit by boats
2026-05-23 19:14:48
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Lake Monroe :
How far away is safe?
2026-05-22 05:49:00
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Jbezzy805 :
Never heard this before. Thx
2026-05-24 17:21:03
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Tbabyskates :
Never heard of this! Wow
2026-05-21 20:36:19
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Em Kay :
Does this apply to anywhere boats are docked or Marinas specifically?
2026-05-23 02:42:04
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🍁 Colton :
Ozark taught me this
2026-05-23 16:46:56
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Annabelle Bronstein :
never heard of it. also do not have a boat
2026-05-23 18:16:19
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