CoastguardMana Saving Lives at Sea



In-water Survival

Posted by Mark Presling
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Date: 
Mon, 18/03/2019

An in-water session with 5 crew members to assess their ability to fit and use the correct safety gear, including wet-weather gear and PFDs. The participants had to jump into the water, tread water for 5 minutes, swim 50m, demonstrate the HELP procedure (floating in the featol position to conserve energy/heat) and board the CRV from the water.

Turnout: 
8 people
Total Volunteer Hours: 
12


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