Did you know most drownings in NZ happen in open water, yet swimming lessons are still mostly pool-based? 🏊♂️🌊 We teamed up with Ballarat Aquatic Centre to change that—bringing real-world challenges into the pool to prepare students for rivers, lakes, and beaches. 🌊💪
By creating waves, teaching underwater swimming on your backs, and simulating currents, kids build true survival skills in a safe, controlled way. The result? More fun, more confidence, and lifesaving skills that work beyond the pool!
Check out the Extend your Open Water Knowledge on the Water Skills for Life e-platform.
📢 Should all swim programmes include open water scenarios? Tell us what you think! 👇
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