Region 7 Water Safety Campaign

Ontario is home to 3 out of 5 of our Great Lakes! According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project there has been 1406 Great Lakes drownings since 2010! 

Approximately 500 Canadians die each year in water-related incidents. In Ontario, drowning is the leading cause of preventable death in children aged 1- 4 and the second leading cause of death for children between the ages of 5-14.

iSUP Saugeen offers essential information and resources to help keep children and their families safe in and around the water.

Topics of discussion include:

• Supervision strategies and boundaries near water 
• Home pool and beach safety 
• Puddle Jumper Pros & Cons / PFD use and selection
• Drowning prevention for all ages
• Water safety for non-swimmers / layers of protection 
• Emergency response and rescue basics
• Seasonal water hazards (ice safety, coldwater shock, etc.)

We offer public speaking sessions and community workshops on a “pay what you can” or donation basis; making water safety education accessible to all families. 

The main objective of the Region 7 Water Safety Campaign is to express our commitment to working with the region to promote safe boating practices and water safety within our communities and beyond! 

Water safety is a critical issue that requires constant awareness and education. Fatal drownings are preventable through public education, practicing layers of protection, and life jacket awareness. As an act of community service iSUP Saugeen donates $1000.00 CAD + hst annually towards the Region 7 water safety campaign. The water safety campaign is a community fund that provides workshops and waterfront swim lessons to community members in need and also funds water safety public service announcements that are broadcasted on the radio.

The Region 7 water safety campaign is being broadcasted using BlackBurn Media Company’s 101.7 The One; reaching multiple communities throughout Mid-Western Ontario including Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth counties.

Sponsorship directly contributes to saving lives! Your generous contribution will go towards funding water safety public service announcements, site specific swimming lessons and water safety education for local charities, not for profit organizations, and childcare centres. iSUP Saugeen has had the pleasure of working with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters Grey Bruce, Community Living, Girl Guides, Bluewater Education Foundation, M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre, Saugeen Ojibwe Nation STEM camp, and any other community organizations who work to provide support and resources to youth and people in need.

Every donation counts, no matter the size!

Here is how your donation can make a difference:

Bronze Donation, $5.00-$30.00 will contribute to a series of annual water safety announcements (May-September) that keep our families, neighbours and friends safe in and around the water.

Silver Donation, $40.00 provides 1 swimming lesson for a community member in need, giving them the skills and knowledge required to make safe and informed decisions in and around the water.

Gold Donation $50.00-$100.00+ provides water safety workshops for groups of community members, giving everyone an opportunity to develop lifesaving skills and safe boating practices in a fun and inclusive learning environment.

As a sponsor you will be making a tangible impact on the safety of our communities. Plus, you get an entry into our online raffle to win a $60 gift certificate! 

Your donation is essential in providing Region 7 with the necessary resources required to effectively educate visitors and community members on water safety!

Join me on my mission to save lives; together we can enhance the region’s tourism industry and prevent hundreds of Great Lakes drownings each year!