We are delighted to welcome Professor Mike Tipton, one of the world’s leading experts in environmental physiology and water safety, as a featured speaker at the Lifesaving Summit. On Sunday morning, Professor Tipton will deliver an insightful 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session, offering lifeguards and lifesaving professionals invaluable knowledge on emerging risks and best practices for ocean rescue.With a career dedicated to understanding the effects of extreme environments on the human body, Professor Tipton’s session will explore new challenges facing lifeguards, including:
The Rise of Sauna Boxes – Understanding the risks of sudden cold-water immersion after extreme heat exposure. Managing Cold Water Swimming – Practical strategies for lifeguards to ensure swimmer safety in open water. Rescue & Triage in the Ocean – Best practices for identifying, prioritising, and managing casualties in a dynamic marine environment.With his vast expertise in survival, thermoregulation, and drowning prevention, Professor Tipton’s talk promises to be essential for anyone involved in aquatic safety.
Join us for this unmissable session and gain crucial insights from one of the world’s foremost experts in lifesaving science. See you there!
Book your place here before the 14th February – https://www.slsgb.org.uk/…/booking-now-open-the-new…/
