Safety First

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Activity sports and experiences are fun but can also be dangerous if the correct precautions are not taken. Whether you are learning a new activity or are a seasoned veteran it is important to maintain good safety and awareness to avoid accidents and injuries. You can find out about the right clothing and equipment, being prepared and the importance of being healthy at your local sports centre, through our links and articles and by visiting the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Mountain Rescue websites for sea, beach and on-land safety advice.

Details: Written by: Mike Walker; Last Updated: 07 Jul 2014

RNLI The RNLI is a charity that aims to save lives by changing attitudes and behaviour among people who use the sea regularly. RNLI lifeguards patrol more than 100 beaches in the UK in peak season and assisted almost 10,000 people last year. In 2008 RNLI lifeboats rescued an average of 21 people a day.

Mountain Rescue is a charity run across three different branches in the British Isles working to save lives in wild and remote places and provide advice on how to stay safe in mountain, fell or moorland environments. In 2008 the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland assisted with 527 incidents.