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Training and Education for safety on the water
From Safety on the Water
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From Safety on the Water
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In order to remain safe while on the water, all water activities require basic knowledge of certain specific areas - Lifejackets, maritime radio usage, knowing the tides, anticipating bad weather conditions. You will find links below to sources of training for various aspects of water activities.
Where to find activity-specific sources of education and training:
Swimming, Lifeguarding, Lifesaving: Water Safety Ireland
Boating and Windsurfing: Irish Sailing
Paddlesports: Canoeing Ireland
Diving: Comhairle Fo-Thuinn (Irish Underwater Council)
Trawler or Commercial fishing: Board Iascaigh Mhara
Kitesurfing: Irish Kitesurfing Association
PAWS: PAWS