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Use Beach Patrol’s simple language: float like a starfish, swim sideways like a crab, then wave for help. Practice in knee-deep guarded water where kids can touch bottom. Never let weak swimmers enter unguarded blocks because your condo is closer—distance to the stand matters more than distance to the bed.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
