The Lifesaving Society (formerly the Royal Life Saving Society Canada) is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to reduce water-related death and injury. The Society has been educating the public and training lifesavers and lifeguards in B.C. since 1911. Promoting lifesaving and improving aquatic safety through youth education are just two ways the Lifesaving Society is able to serve the public.

The WaterWise Team is the only nationally recognized boat safety team going into our nineth year of operation raising awareness with our one of a kind boat safety program. We will reach over 1,000,000 people this summer through high profile events, parades, marina visits, seminars, as well as through media coverage. Last year the Team traveled over 15,000 kilometres, attended 22 high profile events, and conducted over 30 media interviews throughout BC between June 1 and September 1, 2009 and we expect to exceed that in 2010.  The WaterWise Wisdom presentation (WWW) is one hour long, aimed at students in grades 4-6 and free of charge. The WaterWise Team will be delivering this program between May 17 – June 25, 2010.

Topics Discussed

• WaterWise background – brief introduction to program
• Water related stats
• PFD – the importance of, choosing the right one and wearing it properly
• Don’t drink and boat
• Interactive games related to safe water activities
• Boat essentials
• Trip planning
• Training – Pleasure Craft Operators Card (8yrs. and up)
• Hypothermia
• Environmental friendly boating
• Weather
• Boat Tour (outside)

If you’re interested in booking a presentation, please contact Sandra Ferguson at 604-299-5450 or by email at sandraf@lifesaving.bc.ca