Wild Swimming Safety Cards

Why Wild Swimming Safety Matters

Wild swimming and outdoor swimming are more popular than ever, but rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals and the sea all carry risks that a swimming pool simply doesn't. Cold water shock, hidden currents, changing tides and waterborne illnesses like Weil's disease can catch even experienced swimmers off guard. Having clear, reliable safety information to hand, before you even get in the water, is one of the simplest ways to swim with confidence and reduce risk.

Whether you're planning your first wild swim or you're an experienced open water swimmer, having practical cold water shock advice and outdoor swimming safety tips to hand can make all the difference.

What's Included

Each set is A6 in size and matt laminated for extra durability. The cards cover:

• Sea safety, rip currents and links to tide times and advice
• River and canal safety, including weirs and hidden currents
• Reservoir and lake hazards
• Cold water shock
• Drowning CPR guidance
• Hypothermia and heat-related illness first aid
• Poisons in the environment, such as blue-green algae and giant hogweed
• Sea creatures, such as weever fish, jellyfish and stings
• Weil's disease and Lyme disease prevention
• Water temperature and safe swim duration guide
• Emergency numbers, distress signals and space to record your own safety contacts

Created by Act Fast First Aid, these cards provide essential open water swimming safety knowledge in a clear, practical reference that is ideal for beginners building confidence and experienced wild swimmers who want a reliable safety check at hand.

These cards have been written by a qualified first aid instructor, ensuring the guidance reflects current first aid best practice for cold water and outdoor swimming emergencies.

Who They're For

• Open water and wild swimming clubs
• Triathlon and outdoor swimming training groups
• Swim coaches, instructors and lifeguards
• Anyone new to cold water and outdoor swimming
• A thoughtful, practical gift for wild swimmers, hikers and outdoor adventurers

For larger orders or to add your company branding to the cards, please contact us for a quote.

PLEASE READ - Disclaimer

The information provided in the Wild Swimming Safety Cards has been prepared and reviewed by a qualified first aid instructor and was correct at the time of printing. It is intended for general guidance and educational purposes only and does not constitute personal medical advice. 

By using these cards, you acknowledge that Act Fast First Aid accepts no liability for any injury, illness, loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the information provided, including but not limited to changes in conditions, individual health circumstances, or misuse of the guidance given. Act Fast First Aid is not responsible for the decisions, actions or risk assessments made by individual swimmers.