Open Water Swimming Webinar
Open Water Swimming Webinar:
This webinar is aimed specifically for newcomers to Open Water Swimming (including you Christmas Charity Swimmers!!) but it can also be viewed as a refresher for the regulars to this sport for their safety. Hosted by Caroline Casey, Water & Road Safety Development Officer, Cork County Council, speakers & topics include:
Liam Crehan, Wild Side Sports:
- Top tips on suitable equipment before setting off.
Grainne Caulfield, Level 2 Open Water Coach, West Cork Swim Coaching:
- Planning Safe Winter Swimming
- Preparation
- Benefits
- Your Swim & Aftercare
Graham Kerr, Water Safety Ireland Instructor & Beach Lifeguard Tutor:
- Water Safety Tips for Open Water Swimming
Tim Feen, Irish Coast Guard:
- Personal Experience of Rescues
- How to avoid rescue situations
- Making a 999/112 Call
- Areas where not to swim
Mick Lynch, National Ambulance Service & The Civil Defence:
- Hypothermia and related issues
Webinar Details:
- Date: Tues, 15th Dec
- Time: 7.30-8.15pm
- Where?: Online Via Zoom
- Cost: FREE
- Register: Click here>>>
- For queries email James: jkirby@corksports.ie