6 Steps to Floating

Float Like A Duck releases 6 Steps to Floating Video for National Water Safety Month
Award winning Water Safety video - 2023 Gold Viddy Award
May is National Water Safety Month
(LAS VEGAS, NV) May 2023 - Presented by Paragon Pools, Float Like A Duck water safety initiative released its latest video 6 Steps to Floating as part of the initiative’s 20th anniversary campaign during National Water Safety Month.
Why is Floating important?
• Floating is an important lifesaving skill.
• Individuals of any age can learn how to float on their back, from infants-to-seniors.
• Floating is one of the first steps in learning how to swim.
• Floaters have the ability to breath, to maneuver to safety, and if needed to call for help.
• And, learning to float can be a confidence building experience.
The 6 Steps to Floating video joins a growing library of on-line, family-friendly video PSAs that promote Water Safety as part of Float Like A Duck’s mission of “Educating the public on the importance of safety while celebrating the joys of water sports.”
“People across the globe utilize UA-cam as a source for simple instructions and “How To’s …” on a variety of subjects,” states Float Like A Duck Founder Joseph Vassallo. “Therefore, in an effort to reach more households with vital messages, tips, and education on water safety practices, our Float Like a Duck Team and volunteers produced the video to assist viewers on the proper technique of floating.”
The 107-sec video produced by Mary Vail, MBA Publicist, features Duckie the Mascot (played by David Vail) and representatives of the Nevada Desert Mermaids (NDM) artistic swimming team. NDM Coach Ludi Stsepaniuk and daughter/ team member Sophia demonstrate the floating technique. Sound track- UA-cam audio library: Vacay in Fiji Riddim by Konrad OldMoney.
6 Steps to Floating
1. Sit low in the water
2. Tilt your head back and look up at the sky
3. Spread out your arms and legs (like a starfish)
4. Roll your shoulders back
5. Push your chest and belly button to the sky
6. Recovery: bend your knees, lower your legs, bring your head forward and stand up
Stsepaniuk, an award-winning athlete and Coach stresses the importance of practicing the skill of floating as well as ensuring there is a qualified adult or lifeguard at the pool when one is in the water.
Duckie and Stsepaniuk also recommend that families- adult and children sign up for swimming lessons where instructors will assist with floating techniques as well as swimming strokes, and safety practices.
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About Float Like A Duck™
Founded in 2003, Float Like A Duck™ is an award-winning public service water safety initiative created by Paragon Pools of Las Vegas with a mission of “Educating the public on the importance of safety while celebrating the joys of water sports.” The initiative focuses on ENFORCING the ABC&D’s of water safety, with a BIG emphasis on A-adult supervision. Paragon Pools is a member of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). FMI go to www.paragonpoolslv.com/float-...
Educating the public on the importance of safety while celebrating the joys of water sports, this award-winning water safety program has been recognized by the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, Nevada Governor’s Points of Light Awards, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, and the National Water Safety Congress.
Float Like A Duck is an official partner of National Water Safety Month, and Pool Safely, a program established by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition, Float Like A Duck was also recognized by PHTA- Step Into Swim with a three generous grants for free swimming lessons for at-risk youths in the Las Vegas community.
About Nevada Desert Mermaids - www.gomotionapp.com/team/recz...
Founded in 1999, the Nevada Desert Mermaids (NDM) are Nevada's only nationally ranked competitive artistic swim team offering high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of our team is to provide every member with an opportunity to improve their swimming skills and achieve success at each swimmer's level of ability, from novice to international competitor. The award-winning Team accepts girls and boys ages 4 and up.
National Water Safety Month - nwsm.phta.org/
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