• Stand back from the shore edge and establish voice contact with the person, shouting ‘Kick your legs!’.
• Look for the nearest ringbuoy.
• Secure the end of the rope or hold it in your hand.
• Holding the ringbuoy, swing back, then release forward with an underarm throw, shouting: ‘Ringbuoy! Ringbuoy! Ringbuoy!’.
• Aim to land the ringbuoy beyond the person, so the ringbuoy can be pulled into their grasp.
• Instruct the person to hold the ringbuoy. Slowly pull them to land, reassuring them.
• Get others to help you, if available.

For more information visit the Garda Summer Ready page