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With the right kit, you are always ready for immediate action.
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Training Equipment |
The right equipment makes all the difference
in your training and teaching success.
In this section we go into more detail to help your teams decide on their needs.
Rescue Equipment
Below is a list of some useful equipent you should have to hand during lifesaving or survival training.
- Whistle.
- Reaching pole.
- Throw line.
- Ring buoy.
- Torpedo buoy.
- Buoyant items like cans or balls.
- First aid kit.
- Spinalboard with tie-down straps (where available).
Make sure all gear is in top condition,
works well and has no loose or dangerous bits sticking out.
The use of the spinalboard reqires special training.
Please contact your local Red Cross or equivalent for training courses.
Clothing for Lifeguards and Survival Swimmers
We often get asked about the best choice of clothing for lifesaving, survival swimming, or pool training.
Check our clothing page for details.
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Drag Suit
T-shirts look and feel better in the water.
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Equipment You Don't Need |
Apart from useful stuff the swimming industry sells a fair bit of pointless kit too, often at silly prices.
Save your money for something else.
Drag Suits
Drag suits capture and hold in water, creating increased resistance as you train so you get a better workout.
They are basically like a normal bathing suit, but run LARGE to give competitive swimmers a better drag effect.
Some have extra mesh pockets placed around the waist which gives you even more drag.
Many swimmers wear a normal Speedo with the drag suit over it.
Price: ca. €15 to €40.
Smart Alternative:
Wear a T-shirt, hoodie or anorak, depending on the resistance level you require.
Many pools only allow man-made fibres, so choose your kit carefully.
Price: ca. €4 to €20.
Reader Comment:
I have just started taking advanced swimming lessons. Rather than a silly fish net I wear a polo shirt with swim shorts
that come just below my knee and are not exactly tight around me. - Michael, Toronto
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