Water Sports
Safety Code
Stop and think
Stop and think
Take time to assess your surroundings.
Look for the dangers and always research local signs and advice.
Stay together
Stay together
When around water always go with friends or family.
Swim at a lifeguarded venue.
In an emergency, call 999
In an emergency, call 999
Ask for the Fire and Rescue Service when inland or
Ask for the Coastguard if at the coast.
Don’t enter the water to rescue.
Float
Float
Fall in or become tired - stay calm, float on your back and call for help.
Throw something that floats to somebody that has fallen in.