Thread by @30Days30WaysUK

😃👋... where would you rather be other than scrolling through your feed right now? It's #ThrowbackThursday and #30days30waysUK yearn for glorious times spent near the water 🏊‍⛵‍🚣 ⛱️

⬇️🧵thread Day 18 September is #Preparedness Month: #WaterSafety #RespectTheWater #staysafe

Even though it's late in the season, luckily some UK beaches still have @RNLI patrols:
➡️ rnli.org/find-my-neares…
⛱️choose a lifeguarded beach
🌥️check the forecast and tide times
⚠️heed local hazards signs

There are many #watersafety tips shared today on #30days30waysUK from partner resources such as @HMCoastguard @MCA_media @RNLI @CoastguardTeam.
Below, we highlight stories recently in the media.
Always remember... 👀🆘➡️📞999 CoastGuard

https://twitter.com/HMCoastguard/status/1301792279611535360

👨‍👧‍👧Family #RespectTheWater rule No 1:

1⃣ keep a close eye on your family at all times and don't use inflatables

... oops, that's two rules really but that second bit is actually very important. Just take a look at this clip by @RexChapman 27Aug2020 😱...⛔❌🦄❌⛔️

Paddle boards are a better option for intrepid explorers, young or older, but you still need to be prepared.
This video @BBCBreakfast has some great @RNLI #WaterSafety tips:

https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1299618539746197504

#RespectTheWater #DrowningPrevention

UK waters are cold. You need to know about cold water shock and #FloatToLive @RNLI ▶️🔉

#SavingLivesAtSea @RNLI @BBCTwo is just back with series 5. Get inspired to support @RNLI, #StaySafe and always #RespectTheWater
➡️ bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09…

Follow #30days30waysUK today for even more @RNLI #RespectTheWater resources.

The #RespectTheWater campaign provides simple advice that could save a life

1️⃣If you find yourself unexpectedly in the water, float to increase your chances of survival

2️⃣If you see someone else in trouble in the water, call999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard

#30Days30WaysUK