Swim Ulster in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland, Causeway Coast & Glens BC invite you to take part in this FREE Get Wet Stay Safe session being held at Portballintrae Harbour. The details are as follows:
Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025
Times: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Venue: Portballintrae Harbour, 34 Beach Road Portballintrae, Bushmills BT57 8RT
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*