by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Aquatics
Some drowning victims must be recovered from below the surface of the water. Swimming downward for any distance is hard because your body is lighter than water and will float upward. If you try to swim straight down, you will waste energy and breath that are needed...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Aquatics
Also known as the jellyfish or dead man's float, the survival float is one of the most important skills for swimmers to learn, since it can help you survive in the water. Survival floating can help you if you're stranded in open water, but it's also a valuable...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Aquatics
Treading water is the first thing everyone should learn before swimming, but sadly lots of people learn the wrong techniques. There IS a correct way to tread water. It’s the most energy efficient and could save your life later if you practice it NOW. Body...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Aquatics
Reach and Throwing assists are related to the topic of Lifesaving and are methods of helping rescue someone struggling or unconscious in the water. Reach Assists This type of rescue is only helpful if the drowning victim is within reach of the water's edge - such as a...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Aquatics
The greatest threat from cold is hypothermia and you lose body heat much faster when immersed in cold water than you do while standing in cold air. Your body functions normally at 98.6 degrees F. As your core body temperature drops, heat loss will occur first in your...
