Swim Ulster in partnership with Sport NI invite you to take part in this FREE Get Wet Stay Safe session being held at Donaghadee Slipway
The details are as follows:
Date: Saturday 26th September 2026
Times: 11:00 to 12:00
Venue: Donaghadee Slipway, Shore Street
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 tow float is provided to use during the session, if you have a tow float please bring this with you to use.
A FREE swim hat will be provided to use and keep at the end of 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*