water safety

Advice

Free Water Safety Booklet for Children

STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA, has created a new, free-to-download water safety booklet to help teach children all around the world—and their families—about the importance of staying safe in and around different water environments this summer.

Brett Preston31st July 2019

Member Updates

Teaching Lifesaving Skills to the Future Generation in Kenya

STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA, is supporting Douglas Okatso from Juja in Kenya, who has launched an amazing initiative aimed at teaching children vital lifesaving skills—including drowning prevention.

Brett Preston29th October 2018

Press Releases

Drown-Proofing Your Child—The UK Baby Swimming Industry Speaks Out

All the major UK bodies involved in baby swimming have come together to speak out and warn parents about the dangers of 'survival' methods being taught to young infants. This united call to action comes after videos, which show distressed young learners being taught these 'drown-proofing' methods, going viral across…

Brett Preston23rd June 2017

Advice

Irish Water Safety Issue Hot Weather Warning Amid UK and Ireland Heatwave

Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to swim at lifeguarded beaches if possible. There is a full moon on Tuesday 19th of July so rip currents will be more prevalent on our beaches. Five swimmers have drowned so far this year and be aware of the lion's mane…

Brett Preston19th July 2016

Advice

Children’s Book by Dr. Avramidis Inspired by the Creator of Baywatch

A Chance for Children is the name of the new children's book and water safety program, created by Dr Stathis Avramidis and inspired by true events from the life of Greg Bonann and Tai Collins, the creator and screen-writer respectively of Baywatch. In 1992, Greg Bonann, Gold Medallion recipient by…

Brett Preston27th April 2016

Advice

Public at Risk This Bank Holiday Weekend Due to Full Moon

On Friday there will be a full moon and and consequent spring tides which will leave the public exposed to stranding around our coastline and strong rip currents this weekend. August is the most popular month for outdoor swimming and aquatic activities prompting Irish Water Safety's appeal to swim at…

Brett Preston29th July 2015

Advice

Beware of High Tides Caused by the Full Moon

The warm weather has brought many people out to enjoy the seaside and coastal walks, however the CEO of Irish Water Safety, John Leech is warning the public that there is a full moon tomorrow 2nd of July which is causing high spring tides which poses a higher risk of…

Brett Preston1st July 2015

Member Updates

114 Drowned in 2014, 23 More than 2013

79% were male; six were children aged 14 and under; appeal - "Teach children how to stay safe near water." Today's release by Irish Water Safety of the drowning statistics for 2014 reflects the importance of uninterrupted child supervision and an appeal for people to take training before pursuing aquatic…

Brett Preston24th June 2015

Member Updates

Irish National Water Safety Awareness Week 2015

Know the drowning risks to avoid summer tragedy To mark National Water Safety Awareness Week (June 15th - 21st), Irish Water Safety is appealing to teachers in our 3,500 primary schools to give the 500,000 children the vital information they need before the summer holidays. People drown silently, quickly and…

Brett Preston17th June 2015

Advice

Water Safety Advice to Keep You Safe this Christmas

Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to take extreme care when taking part in sponsored swims. Participants can be distracted by the occasion and take chances beyond what is acceptably safe and can be left without sufficient strength to climb out of the water due to the cold.…

Brett Preston16th December 2014

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