A major contributor of global drowning are RIP currents This #DrowningPreventionDay - What is a RIP, how to avoid them & how to save yourself: • Swim parallel to shore • Can’t break the RIP = FLOAT • Stay calm • Signal for help #RespectTheWater

It's hot out there, but water temperatures remain dangerously cold. If you’re heading to the coast, remember to #FloatToLive if you get into trouble in the water. In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. #Heatwave #RNLI #BeachReady #Staycation

Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day. Anyone can drown, no one should. Equip yourself & others with safety tips: 🏊‍♂️ Learn to swim 👀 Supervise children 🚫 No alcohol near water 🌧️ Be aware of surroundings 🦺 Use safety equipment Learn more 👉bit.ly/4fjeRAi

67% of inland drownings are caused by people falling in the water unexpectedly. This #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, make sure you know what to do if you see someone in trouble: 📞 Call 999 🗣️ Tell them to float on their backs 🛟 Throw them something that floats #RespectTheWater

Swimming has significant positive impacts on social well-being and health, but only a small portion of the global population are able to enjoy them 🏊‍♀️🏞️💧 #WorldDrowningPreventionDay

Keep a close eye on children when visiting the coast and never let them swim in the water alone. Things can go wrong in seconds. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. #DrowningPreventionDay #DrowningPrevention #RespectTheWater

Drowning is frequently linked to daily, routine activities. It's a leading cause of death among children & young people, but can be prevented through education, supervision & training. More from World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday's World #DrowningPrevention Day: who.int/campaigns/worl…

This #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, learn how to save someone. Surfers prevent incidents and rescue so many people around the coast as they are often the first on scene. Knowing what to do is priceless! Surf Life Saving GB RNLI carvemag.com/2023/07/rescue…

Taking a trip to the beach on this sunny Sunday? Here are some tips courtesy of RNLI on how you and your family can stay safe while by the sea 🏖️ metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

Making #FloatToLive accessible for all with #BritishSignLanguage and subtitles 👇 Save and share this life-saving skill now. #Accesibility #BSL #WaterSafety #Inclusion #BeachSafety

With a beach safety wristband, we can easily contact parents to let them know their children have been found. Write your mobile phone number on your child's wristband so that you can be called and reunited if you get separated. Order free here: i.mtr.cool/cjcwrvxntv

Incidents can happen in hard to describe locations. 🗺️📍 what3words converts your location into a unique three word address that we can use to help find you. Get the free app today: what3words.com/products/what3… #SavingLivesTogether #SecondsMatter

Follow these five #FloatToLive steps if you're in difficulty in water 👇 Tilt your head back, ears submerged Relax & breathe normally Move hands to stay afloat It’s OK if legs sink - we all float differently Spread arms & legs for stability In an emergency call 999 or 112 📞

Offshore winds at the coast can be dangerous. If you’re using a paddleboard or kayak, the wind can quickly sweep you out to sea and make it extremely difficult to return to shore. If you're in trouble stay with your paddleboard/kayak, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Inflatables are for pools, not the sea! This includes paddle boards and inflatable kayaks. Here are our lifeguards' top safety tips if you decide to use them at the beach this summer👇 #WaterSafety #Inflatables #SwimBetweenTheFlags

A rip current is a strong current running out to sea, which can quickly drag you away from shore. Our CEO Robert Gofton discusses why knowing what a rip is, how to spot one and what to do if you get into difficulty is vital to staying safe at the beach. 🏖️ rlss.org.uk/Blog/understan…

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain have been issued by the Met Office as #StormLilian will be bringing gales and heavy rain to parts of the UK today and tomorrow 🌊 Please stay safe and follow our safety advice 👇 #RNLI #WaterSafety

If you are heading to the beach this summer check out our beach forecasts bit.ly/46FEJ5S Follow the RNLI and check out their advice on how you and your family can stay safe at the coast bit.ly/3k2QzTB #WeatherReady

Further to this, in collaboration with Swim England and the RNLI , Swim Safe sessions will also be available for 72 young people between the ages of 7–14. PAL will also be running 3 free beginner SCUBA and snorkelling sessions with 72 slots in total.

With funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Youth Investment Fund and Plymouth City Council we are offering FREE swimming sessions to festival-goers with our partners at TinsideLido during Seafest 2024 (14th - 15th 📅 ) Sessions are going fast! Snap up your slot now: plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com/seafest-x-psnm…