‘I was getting quite tired, but I remembered seeing the RNLI’s Float to Live safety advice at work, so I was able to float on my back to stay calm.’Īt this point Tina’s husband was able to raise the alarm and to make sure help was on its way. ‘I started waving my arms and shouting for help to see if anybody could see me. At that point I realised I’m just not going to be able to get back in. ‘I was just getting pushed further and further out. ‘My feet were on the ground and the next minute they weren’t. Tina, who does some open water swimming near her home in the Solent, said: ‘The weather was sunny, so I just thought I'd go for a paddle. Tina, who works for Portsmouth City Council, quickly recalled the big screen film she had seen in Portsmouth showing the RNLI’s Float to Live campaign. Tina had been paddling in the sunshine near Godrevy beach when she was suddenly swept out of her depth. Using the Float to Live technique helped save Tina West’s life as she holidayed with her husband on the Cornish coast last summer. Of the people who died 40 per cent had no intention of entering the water, such as those walking, with causes including slips, trips and falls, being cut off by the tide, or swept in by waves. There were 226 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings in 2022, across inland and coastal locations. If you spot someone else in trouble in the water call 999 – if you are at sea or on the beach ask for the coastguard, or if inland ask for the Fire and Rescue Service. Relax and try to breathe normally, then once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety if you feel able. The research has shown that tilting your head back to submerge the ears is key we all float best in slightly different positions so your legs may naturally sink and you may need to use your hands to scull. New research carried out by the RNLI and the University of Portsmouth’sĮxtreme Environments Laboratory (EEL) tested people in different open water environments. The campaign is launched as the RNLI reveals that 32% of people still do not know what to do if they unexpectedly get into difficulty in the water. News and Features Expand menu - News and FeaturesĮxperts at the charity are urging everyone planning to enjoy the coast to remember that if you get into trouble in the water, Float to Live.Find my nearest Expand menu - Find my nearest.Give feedback on our education resources.Plan and register your fundraising event.
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