Training and Education for safety on the water

From: Safety on the Water
Published on: 14 August 2019
Last updated on: 12 April 2021

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

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