How to properly fall into water from great height

[kandrathe]

I believe, as with arguing, facing death is much better done while intoxicated.

But, here are some principles I would employ. 1) slow down as much as possible using your clothing or jacket as a small parachute, 2) treat the landing as if you were landing on hard ground, 3) probably semi-fetal with feet first in a spring position would be best to protect the head and vital organs, 4) attempt to convert your velocity into horizontal force which would allow you to transfer some of the energy into tumbling to slow down. 5) don't put yourself into the position of being at a great height over water without a helmet, life preserver, and parachute.