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‘Blue Dragon Emerging From the Water’

Fiery New Short Stories Illustrate the Importance of Water Safety "An estimated 236,000 people drown every year, and drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years. More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in rivers, lakes, wells, domestic water storage vessels and swimming pools…

Brett Preston25th June 2024

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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

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UK Baby Swimming Experts Warn Parents About the Hidden Risks of Floating Neck Rings for Babies

Two of the UK's major bodies involved in baby swimming teaching, STA UK and Birthlight, are urging parents all around the world to seriously think about the potential dangers of using floating neck rings on babies. In a new report, both organisations warn about the damaging effect this aquatic activity…

Brett Preston12th April 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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