The WaterWise curriculum encourages confidence in and on the water. A sailing dinghy is capsized in a pool and children learn to dive in, under and around it. They learn to sail, paddle canoes, row boats and run outboards. Programs often include first aid, CPR, nutrition, fitness, fishing and appreciating the local ecology. The benefits of WaterWise are enormous.
Children develop water safety skills.
They learn about sailing and other water recreation. This comprehensive course reaches children at a critical age and enables them to develop and apply their knowledge and skills. WaterWise is cooperation Cooperation over four years between the New Zealand originators and the US organizer is making it possible to adapt WaterWise to America. Many national organi- zations recognize that WaterWise will benefit them by introducing the next generation to the safe enjoyment of aquatic activities. WaterWise works with the local chapters of these organizations to incorporate existing programs into the WaterWise curriculum.