EDUCATIONAL VISITS
INTERESTED IN A
SCHOOL VISIT
Coastguard have units all over the country and we would love to come visit and inspire children to be safe around boats and water. It’s important to know the basics and fitting a lifejacket is a skill for life.
FITTING A
LIFEJACKET
A lifejacket should fit nice and snugly and shouldn’t be up by your ears at any time when you are in the water.
Lifejackets for children will always have a crotch strap and a collar. This is to keep you safe if you fall out of your boat. The crotch strap keeps the lifejacket from rising up and makes it easier to breathe
Collar fits around your neck
Doesn't ride up to your ears
Zip and Click
Wear your crotch strap
Fits snugly. Is the correct size.
WHAT’S YOUR SKIPPER
AGE GROUP
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.
Little Skippers Club
- AGE 3-6
- 2 LESSONS
- 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
- 3 HR SESSION
- CERTIFICATION
The Junior Skipper Programme is a fun and educational way of informing both primary & intermediate 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.
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.
