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Wintersports

Yxern

Västervik, Kalmar län och Öland

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  • Skating

Lake Yxern, in Västervik and Vimmerby municipality is large and suitable for long-distance skates.

Facts

Never be alone on the ice
Always carry ice dummies and other safety equipment on the ice
Always try the ice with an ice tab if you are unsure.
Never go on ice unless you are sure it is. Core must be at least 10 cm thick
Keep in mind that new ice, springis, snow-covered ice and sea ice may be weak
Learn where the weak points of the ice are; sharp, raw, brew, bridge, odd, drain, outlet, inlet, sound, foundation and wind well
The higher the speed you have, the further out you come on weak ice before it flaws and the harder the rescue will be.
Always have something between you and the distressed, “the extended arm.”
Always notify where you should be and when you intend to come back

Text from issakerhet.se