WATER SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS:

An RLSS UK Water Safety Partnership is a commercial, mutually beneficial agreement for trusted brands synonymous with high standards of products and services, industry innovation and an ongoing dedication to raising awareness, educating people about water safety and promoting safe water-based activities.

All RLSS UK Water Safety Partners benefit from a bespoke package of safety guidance and support, plus exclusive use of the official Water Safety Partner of RLSS UK logo. For more information about becoming a Water Safety Partner, please email learnmore@rlss.org.uk.

We’re proud of our respected and expanding group of RLSS UK Water Safety Partners:

A dive into Red Rescue’s Inflatable Rescue Boards

Recommended and used by RLSS UK Trainers and Event Team, the Red Rescue range offers unrivalled performance, transportability and safety and you can get hold of the whole Red Rescue range of Inflatable Rescue Boards through the RLSS UK Shop. Using Red Paddle Co’s industry-leading Inflatable technology, Red Rescue delivers hard-board performance in a package which is safer and much easier to store and transport – meaning you can easily take your lifesaving gear with you and still deliver the same level of service.

How to choose which board is perfect for you?

The Red Rescue Prone range consists of two boards, the 10.4 Prone Sprint and the 10.6 Prone Rescue. Think of the 10.4 as the fast, agile sports car and the 10.6 as the stable, reliable family SUV. The 10.4 is great for fitness training and for younger or lighter lifesavers. It also works very well in the surf. The 10.6 is perfect for all operational lifesaving or training with larger lifeguards.

If you are managing a calm water environment or event, then look no further than the 11.3 Rescue SUP. Whether at an aquapark or providing safety cover at a local triathlon, the Red Rescue SUP gives you an elevated viewing position – we put our pool lifeguards in heightened chairs to help them keep a close watch on their swim zone, the Rescue SUP brings the same logic to on-water patrols. Taking you and your lifeguards closer to the action with a board designed for ultimate casualty assistance and recovery.

Based in Southwest England, the Red Rescue team are always on hand to help and can ship very quickly. For more details about the boards, visit shop.rlss.org.uk/ collections/red-rescue or email shop@rlss.org.uk.

As the world market leader for water fun, Wibit Sports has been setting trends, repeatedly, for more than 25 years and is a pioneer in the market with many innovative products and concepts.

Are you ready to try something new? With Wibit Peakz, you experience the absolute world novelty on the water. Balance, dexterity, and speed at dizzying heights. The innovative floating climbing park was inspir high ropes courses. Fun & action are guaranteed! The idea: get from one, two or three-metre-high Wibit Peakz to the next - directly on the water and completely safe.

Instruction and extensive safety equipment are not necessary – helmets, harnesses or ropes are superfluous. All Wibit products meet the high German quality and safety standards that are tested and confirmed regularly by independent test houses like the renowned German TÜV.

If the visitors get off balance, they simply fall into the water, completely safe and quite honestly, it’s pretty funny too.

Many of you will, by now, be familiar with the real challenge of using a Ruth Lee Pool Rescue manikin as part of your training and will have seen the benefits it has brought to your training. But did you know that the manufacturer of this great training tool also has a dedicated CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policy?

Since 2017, the company has donated money and manikins to more than 30 rescue teams in the UK and 23 international rescue teams through a scheme called Volunteer Heroes, and this year Ruth Lee Ltd have decided to further their support for drowning prevention causes by donating manikins to low-income nations via the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS).

Open-water swimming has seen a huge rise in popularity, with people taking the plunge across the county. Whilst there are benefits to both your mental and physical health associated with getting in the cold water, it’s vital to make sure you warm up properly afterwards to avoid the effects of hypothermia.

This is where the dryrobe® Advance changing robe comes in! Designed for getting changed in and out of swim gear, it’s perfect for warming up quickly after getting out of the water.

The dryrobe® Advance’s uniqueness comes from its superwarm lining; the composition of the fleece perfectly balances insulation with the ability to wick water away from the skin. The durable, waterproof and windproof outer shell provides you with protection from the elements.

Made with 100% recycled fabrics, it has a huge appeal for those searching for a sustainably conscious and highperformance changing robe.

Find out more at www.dryrobe.com

International Development ManagerSarah Hampson manages the company’s social commitment projects and said,

“Over the last five years, we have been able to provide support to many fantastic rescue teams all around the world, and this year, we wanted to make sure that our focus was on projects which supported drowning prevention. We are very aware that some countries, where the need is greatest, do not have the means to purchase vital training equipment.

We are proud to work with the ILS on this project to deliver training equipment, and if even one life is saved due to improved skills and more confident lifeguards, we will feel that we have made the right decision in this donation.”

To find out more about Ruth Lee products, visit https://shop.rlss.org.uk/ruth-lee.