Water Sports

Safety advice for activities on lakes, rivers and oceans. Topics include equipment checks, weather awareness and emergency procedures for various water sports.

Basic Safety Rules When Surfing

Know the basic safety rules that keep beginner surfers safe in the water, from equipment to handling rip currents.

Beach Sport and Water Sports Safety

Keep your kids safe at the beach and in the water by knowing the real dangers and what protection actually works.

Benefits of Working Out in the Water

Water exercise offers a safer, low-impact way to tone up and lose weight while staying comfortable and out of sight.

Canoeing and Kayaking Advice

Follow these safety tips before paddling, wear a lifejacket, check the weather, never go alone, and pack spare clothing in waterproof bags.

Diving and Asthma

People with asthma can face serious breathing risks when scuba diving due to dry air, physical exertion, and stress.

Greyhound Racing: Animal Welfare and Track Safety

Greyhound racing faces scrutiny over animal welfare, with UK regulations and track safety standards aimed at protecting dogs during and after their racing careers.

Ice Swimming Safety

Cold water swimming in frozen lakes offers real health benefits when done regularly, from better circulation to relief from arthritis symptoms.

Sailboarding and Windsurfing

Get started with windsurfing and sailboarding with beginner-friendly boards, essential gear, and lessons in safe waters.

Sailing Safety Advice and Information

Know how to prepare your boat and crew before heading out, check weather conditions, and understand basic safety rules to stay safe on the water.

Scuba Diving

Learn what makes scuba diving relatively safe, common injuries divers face, and how pressure changes underwater affect your body.

Swimming Safety

Know the dangers of drowning and how swimming lessons, supervision and water safety precautions can protect your family.

Take Care When Wearing Swimming Goggles

Swimming goggles are useful but come with real safety risks that swimmers and parents should know about.

Water-Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety

Know the dangers before hitting the water: alcohol, hidden obstacles, and communication gaps can turn water-skiing and wakeboarding risky.

White Water Rafting

Get a real adrenaline rush paddling through rapids and whitewater on a guided rafting trip that's open to almost anyone.