I need to take a light in the water. What do I do

Hint 1 of 6:

Matches & flashlights don't like water.

Hint 2 of 6:

But wax does.

Hint 3 of 6:

Candles are made of wax.

Hint 4 of 6:

And when they are lit, they drip wax.

Hint 5 of 6:

Light one of the statues (they're candles) & put a match in wax.

Hint 6 of 6:

Now you can swim & light the match. Then light a candle.