Open Water Essentials

View all of our essential open water swimming equipment. Everything you need to stay safe when in or around water.

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Celebrating a decade of DPW

We’d love to celebrate and showcase your support from the last 10 years…
Open Water Emergency Rescue Award
Storm Geomatics ‘Safety First’ Commitment to their Staff

Storm Geomatics commitment to water safety sees their staff complete RLSS UK National Water Safety Management Programme - DEFRA (NWSMP - DEFRA) training prior to undertaking business activities near water.
RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships

RLSS UK has been selected to deliver the 2025 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships on behalf of RLSS Commonwealth Drowning Prevention.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The UK’s most popular Pool Lifeguard Training and Certification with courses across the UK and Ireland.
Your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah)

Find out how to log in to your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah), view our how-to guides, and all the latest FAQs.
Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

Looking to find a course? This page will direct you to where you need to go.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

The term ‘cold water shock’ refers to a range of natural reactions that our bodies take to protect us when we enter cold water (although these reactions can sometimes work against us).
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.
The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme

Rookie Lifeguards can receive a certificate, badge and sticker to mark their progress in their own progress book.
Winter Water Safety

Children are at risk when playing on ice and adults are at risk attempting to save them.
Contact Us

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