06/06/2026
DAY 6 - Our Water Safety Week
TEENS - This one is for the older ones, the one's that are starting to venture out alone.
Here's TEN situations worth talking about with them....
1. Entering water to "rescue" a friend.
2. COLD or fast moving water swimming.
3. Peer-Pressure.
4. Jumping or diving into unknown water.
5. "Tombstoning" from bridges, walls or jetties.
6. Drinking alcohol near or in water.
7. Using inflatables or makeshift rafts.
8. Running or messing around of slippery banks.
9. Swimming near boats or jumping from them.
10. Exploring drains, culverts, weirs or restricted areas.
In a controlled environment, SOME of these activities can be enjoyable, fun, family friendly days out BUT make sure they know the difference and most importantly the DANGERS.
For more detailed information (including more information on each topic).....
https://www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-for-teenagers