Swim Ulster in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland, and Loughmacrory Community Association invite you to take part in this FREE Get Wet Stay Safe session being held at Loughmacrory lough.
The details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Times: 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Venue: Loughmacrory Lough, Nr Omagh
The session will provide the following topis and skills:
- Land Based Water Based
- Dynamic risk assessing Entries
- Water safety code Cold water acclimisation
- Flags & Signage Flotation, rotations & orientation
- Equipment suggestions Treading water
- Planning your post swim recovery Float to live position & emergency signalling
- Cold water shock/hypothermia Introduction to sighting
- Wind, waves, tide & currents Exits & implementing your post recovery plan
Pre-requisties: Be over 18yrs of age and be able to swim
Equipment: Wetsuits are NOT mandatory, but the water will be cold so we recommend that a wetsuit is worn if you have one.
A FREE tow float and swim cap is provided for all those who attend the session.
*If after you have registered, you then are unable to attend please email openwater@swimulster.net with your details, so we can offer this FREE place to someone else. Thank you*
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