Around 190 people accidentally die at the British and Irish coasts each year, with around half never intending to go into the water in the first place.
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Respect the Water is a vital part of the RNLI’s work to have coastal drownings by 2024.
How you can help
Everyone can play a role in helping the RNLI prevent drowning.
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Look out for Respect the Water adverts in cinemas, on billboards and online and listen out for it on radio stations across the UK and Republic of Ireland this summer
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Watch the film, share it with your mates, and use the hashtag #RespectTheWater on social media
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Remember there are two simple pieces of advice that can help save lives this summer – float to live and call 999