CoastguardMana Saving Lives at Sea



Cold Water Virtual Workshop session 1

Posted by Trevor Farmer
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Date: 
Wed, 29/09/2021

On line and International workshop working through international learnings on surviving in cold water (- 12C)

Cold water temperatures increases the risk of drowning with hyperventilation and then failing to swim as the body extremities get colder.

Wearing a PFD (correctly fitted) and having a Personal Locator Beacon substantially increases your ability to survive.

Turnout: 
1 people
Total Volunteer Hours: 
3


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