00:00If you get into difficulty in the water, we want you to try and float to live.
00:04So that means lying back, tilting your head back, getting your ears into the water.
00:09Take a moment to calm down, to breathe.
00:12If you can, start to move your hands and feet so that you stay afloat.
00:16And then, if you're able to, maybe spread out those arms and legs.
00:20We all float slightly differently, so your legs might sink in the water, they might float.
00:25But just try and take some time to find your own float here so that you know what to do in difficulty.
00:29We're trying to get our message out in as many different spaces as possible, as it is a lifesaver.
00:35So, if you do find yourself in difficulty in the water, which could happen to any one of us at any time,
00:40it's really important to have something that could help us.
00:43So if you're able to float and take that time, it might give you the time to recover enough
00:47so that you can go and get yourself to safety or call for help.
00:51Trying to get our messaging out as much as possible so that people can practice floating as well,
00:55so they kind of look and know what it feels like to them to float.
00:58And it means that then if you're in an emergency situation, you are able to have a go at that float position and help yourself.
01:07You're practicing in a safe environment, so either finding a lifeguarded beach and having a practice between the red and yellow flags
01:12or going to a swimming pool, a safe environment where you can practice floating and find your float.
01:17So if you do get into difficulty on the coast, float to live.
01:21And if you see someone in difficulty, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
