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Step 1
Learn how to swim. Sure, it seems obvious, but it's also extremely important. Don't even think about skiing, tubing, wakeboarding or water polo if you can't stay afloat in water deeper than your height.
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Step 2
Check your equipment and your life safety tools. Count your life vests and have floatation devices nearby. If you are engaging in a sport that requires a lot of equipment, such as wakeboarding, go over every piece to ensure proper functioning.
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Step 3
Be physically fit. Put your pride aside and get in shape. Most water sports are incredibly strenuous and require the player to have physical endurance. It can be dangerous to participate in a water sport, such as water skiing or wakeboarding, when your body isn't ready.
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Step 4
Save the tricks for the pros. Unless you are a seasoned professional, don't attempt water sport tricks. It's tempting to push to the next level with sports like skiing and sailing, but train heavily first.
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Step 5
Recruit a spotter. When you do water sports, always have an extra person on hand to spot for you. This includes indoor sports like water polo, diving and competitive swimming.
