Boating and water
safety experience
for children
The Safe Boating Programme is an initiative designed to provide practical, boating and water safety experience for children – regardless of their confidence in the water.
DIVE INTO THE WORLD
OF SAFE BOATING
The Safe Boating Programmes are split into age groups and are aimed at educating children of all ages to be safe around boats and water.
The programme includes in-water survival techniques, essential safety equipment (e.g. correct lifejacket selection and fitting), the importance of communications, and taking responsibility for personal safety. Boating activities are taught in a fun, controlled, and safe environment.
WHAT’S YOUR
SKIPPER AGE GROUP?
Little Skippers
- AGE 3-6
- 1 SESSION
- CERTIFICATION
The Little Skippers Programme is designed to build confidence on boats and educate children on how a lifejacket should feel when fitted properly.
Junior Skipper
- AGE 6-12
- 1 SESSION
- CERTIFICATION
The Junior Skipper Programme is a fun and educational way of informing both primary and intermediate school kids about the importance of personal safety around boats.
Apprentice Skipper
- AGE 12-15
- TBA
- CERTIFICATION
The Apprentice Skipper Programme is currently being developed. It will be aimed at older children that are familar with boats and want to learn more.
Activity sheets
and posters
Find a fun activity and explore how to stay safe near the water with our free posters, and activity sheets.
CHECK OUT OUR
EDUCATION RESOURCES
Fitting a Lifejacket
Do you know the key checks to make sure your child’s lifejacket is fitted correctly?
Getting Back on a Boat
What is the best way to get someone back in to a boat as easily and effectively as possible?
Staying Afloat
Learn the importance of staying afloat and the HELP position as a key survival technique.
The Huddle
Keeping warm and staying together in the water is achieved by getting into the huddle position.
Do you still have
some questions?
Explore how to stay safe near the water with our free
posters, activity sheets and line drawings to colour in.
