Hi Bobbi.
Yes, Summer started here on the 1st of December.
In the context of the article, skylarking means fooling around, not taking care.
e.g. jumping off bridges into water and not knowing how deep the water is.
or
diving in the surf without knowing how shallow the water is or where the sandbanks are
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“Summer’s here and it’s important to remember that most spinal cord injuries involving water occur in less than one and a half metres of water. Warning signs about shallow water or sand- bars are not always present. People need to take notice of water depth, rocks and shifting sand- bars that could be hazardous,”from NSW Health
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http://www.cffc.navy.mil/customs.htm#skylarking
Skylarking
Originally, skylarking described the antics of young Navy men who climbed and slid down the backstays for fun. Since the ancient word "lac" means "to play" and the games started high in the masts, the term was skylacing." Later, corruption of the word changed it to "skylarking." Skylarking is a familiar term to most Sailors and a popular pastime for others. Today, it is generally looked upon with disfavor both onboard ship and ashore.
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