TRY to swim to an island and if you have a phone try to call a rescue helicopter or call a freind on the cruise ship.
Hold one ski up out of the water.
control breating
Remain calm and try to stay afloat. Call for help if possible and, if wearing a life jacket, use it to stay buoyant. Try to get back on board or stay close to the boat to increase your chances of being rescued.
you take a boat
If you fall into cold water, you should try to get out of the water as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of hypothermia. Remove wet clothing and replace with dry clothes if available. Seek shelter and warmth to raise your body temperature.
the cold weather may cause your belly button to retract and fall off.
Divers fall backwards from a boat because it is often the easiest way to make a deep water entry from a small boat or rib.
Get back on.
when some one is water skiing, there should be at least 2 people in the boat, the driver and a person to keep an eye on the skier to make sure that the skier is safe at all times.
If you fall overboard into cold water, stay as calm as possible to conserve energy and avoid panic. Try to keep your head above water and adopt the Heat Escape Lessening Position (H.E.L.P.) by pulling your knees to your chest and wrapping your arms around them to reduce heat loss. If you can, signal for help and try to get back on the boat or grab onto any nearby flotation device. Remember, keeping your head above water and staying as still as possible will help retain body heat.
around the same time his boat started filling with water.
If you fall into cold water, the first thing you should do is to stay as calm as possible and focus on controlling your breathing. Try to keep your head above water and avoid panicking as the cold shock response can cause involuntary gasping or hyperventilation. Float on your back or tread water to conserve energy while waiting for the initial shock to subside, which typically takes about 30 seconds to a minute. After that, you can assess your options for getting to safety.