13/06/2026
❗National Drowning Prevention Week
Sea Cadets take water safety seriously.
As part of our water safety training we help young people learn how to stay safe in and around the water.
🙌Here are some Top Tips to keep you safe around the water:
📌If you suddenly fall into cold water, try not to panic or swim hard straight away, especially if you’re not wearing a buoyancy aid.
💙Cold water shock can make you gasp and feel out of control for the first minute or two.
✅Instead, float on your back, keep your head tilted back with your ears in the water, and use your hands to help you stay afloat while you calm your breathing.
❗Once the shock has passed, call for help or swim to safety if you’re able to.
❗Remember: Float to Live – it could save your life.
Help keep your friends and family safe by sharing this message and talking about it together❗
Links to Learn More:
https://rnli.org/safety/float
https://www.rlss.org.uk/Listing/Category/summer-water-safety
READY, AYE, READY!
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