WELCOME TO THE WEXFORD WATER SAFETY WEBSITE the voluntary organisation to promote swimming and water safety in Wexford.
CHILDRENS SWIMMING LESSONS ARE BACK!!!!!!!! Ferrybank Swimming Pool Starting Friday 17th from 7 to 8pm and 8 to 9pm Registration Wednesday 15th September at 7.30pm in Ferrybank Swimming Pool
Jedward are reminding the public that with many weeks of warm weather yet to enjoy, everyone can have great fun and do so safely by heeding the following swimming safety tips:
Jedward’s Top Tips for Safe Swimming:
1. Swim with others, not alone.
2. Swim parallel and close to the shore within your depth.
3. Never use inflatable toys in open water.
4. Never swim out after anything drifting
5. Pay attention to signs on the beach
6. Never swim in the dark or late at night.
7. Swim in familiar places, avoid strange places.
8. Avoid staying in the water too long
9. Never swim out to sea
10. Do what the lifeguard tells you
11. Don’t be a bully
12. Digest food before swimming.
13. Wait a while before swimming if you’re hot or tired.
Beachguards are still employed on the beaches of Wexford for the whole month of August. Always swim on Lifeguard patrolled beaches such as Rosslare, Curracloe, Duncannon, Courtown and Morriscaslte.
Please forward articles, photographs and information on any water safety activities to Ruairi for the website!
