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Swimming - Go wild, stay safe |
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Swimming - Go wild, stay safe
thinking of doing more sea or river swimming?
here are some RNLI safety tips:
- cold water shock can occur within seconds of sudden immersion in cold water, causing a gasping reaction and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. It is the major cause of drowning
- use a wetsuit that keeps you warm and comfortable, allowing your body to perfrom more efficiently
- read the safety signs - they will providelocal specific hazard information
- join a local club or go with other Sea Rangers. It's more run to swim with friends and safer too - see outdoorswimmingsociety.com
- swimming in the sea can be challenging - practise in a pool!
- if you get caught in a rip current, try to stay clm and don't panic. If you can swim parallel to the beach until free from the rip, then make for the shore
- understand tides. Tide times can be found at tourist information centres, in local papers and online at easytide.com
- find out about the local beach before you visit. Check both the water quality and whether lifeguards are present by logging onto goodbeachguide.co.uk
- swim between the red and yellow flags on lifeguarded beaches
- if you get into difficulty, stick your hand in the air and shout for help
- if you see someone else in trouble, find a lifeguard or diall 999 and ask for the coastguard
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