The right weight solves the drift.

The easiest fix is to tie your float to a heavy anchor or a fixed point. A simple rope and some weight will stop most drifting.

If you’re in a pool, tie a nylon line to a ladder, rail, or a weighted pool float anchor — the kind that’s a heavy fabric bag you fill with sand and clip to your float. Those work well and don’t scratch the pool. A filled 5-gallon bucket with a rope also works in a pinch, but it’s clunkier.

On a lake or the ocean, use a small