BLUE CROSS CODE-STOP LOOK LISTEN FLOAT water safety campaign
This campaign starts on 10th July and runs to World Drowning Prevention Day of 25th July. Each day we will release a 1 minute water safety video to help you stay safe on, in or around water this holiday!
Day 1- Monday 10th July
- Calling 999 when you see someone is in trouble in the water
Day 2- Tuesday 11th July
- What is the BLUE CROSS CODE- STOP LOOK LISTEN FLOAT?
Day 3- Wednesday 12th July
- What does drowning look like, know the signs?
Day 4- Thursday 13th July
You should never go on, in or around water on your own. Having a second person means you have someone to help, call for help. Around 50% of people who drown in the UK were on their own!
Day 5- Friday 14th July
Day 6- Saturday 15th July
Day 7- Sunday 16th July
Day 8- Monday 17th July
Day 9- Tuesday 18th July
Day 10- Wednesday 19th July
Day 11- Thursday 20th July
Day 12- Friday 21st July
Day 13- Saturday 22nd July
Day 14- Sunday 23rd July
Day 15- Monday 24th July
World Drowning Prevention Day- 25th July 2023
On this day, at noon, our charity Founder Brendon Prince will leave Torquay Harbour on a Stand Up Paddle Board to attempt the world record for 'living' on a paddle board.
Brendon is attempting this challenge to raise awareness for water safety and encouraging the use of 'Blue Space' for health and happiness but safely. Paddle boarding has seen a dramatic rise in participants getting into difficulties on the water and requiring rescues. There are many reasons for this; the wrong kit, lack of safety equipment, no knowledge of the weather or conditions plus a lack of general ability. Brendon will demonstrate safe practice on the board to show how to have safe fun when paddle boarding, even when you are living on a board for 7 nights and 8 days!
