Summer is coming and we are happy to support the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Drowning Prevention Week campaign from 15 – 22 June 2024.
Drowning Prevention Week is one of the largest summer water safety campaigns across UK and Ireland and is critical in raising awareness and encouraging the public to enjoy water safely.
As a part of our contribution, LLA will include many water safety activities like an activity weekend at Macduff Marine Aquarium, sessions at libraries and water safety information in all our swim lessons (currently 9000 members). All the activities will be carried out with the support of our partners and colleagues.
We want to engage with children and young people as early as possible, improving their knowledge and understanding of water safety.
Enjoy water safely this summer and give children the skills to enjoy a lifetime of water in summer.
If you want to know more about water safety resources, please view the Drowning Prevention Week Campaign below:
Live Life Aberdeenshire's Partner for Drowning Prevention Blue Coast Surf and Paddle have created a couple of resources to support water safety in Aberdeenshire and beyond.
Links to their FREE eBook guides which contain safety and local information for both surf spots and paddle boarding locations can be found here:
Surf Life Saving GB is a Search and Rescue Charity helping to make beaches a safer and more enjoyable place for everyone.
Links to their guides which contain information about rip currents and staying safe in the sea can be found here:
As part of our commitment to promoting water safety and raising awareness during Drowning Prevention Week, we're thrilled to share an amazing resource with you all. Introducing the "Sami Beach Rescue" book - a captivating tale that educates children about water safety in a fun and engaging way.
Join Sami, the brave and adventurous character, as he embarks on a thrilling seaside adventure. Through beautiful illustrations and a compelling storyline, this book teaches important lessons about recognizing potential dangers at the beach, understanding rip currents, and knowing what to do in an emergency.
We believe that educating our children about water safety is crucial in preventing accidents and ensuring their well-being. By sharing this video with your family and friends, you can help spread the message of water safety and encourage lifelong respect for the water.
Watch the video below and let Sami's beach rescue story inspire you to stay safe near the water:
In partnership with Water Safety Scotland, Education Scotland have created a variety of learning resources to support water safety education across all ages and stages. Links to these resources can be found here:
Check out our Water Safety digital display for a fantastic range of our e-books containing information about staying safe in the water, as well as links to helpful websites.
For further water safety resources, please check out our Related Links:
