Water safety starts wi

ABOUT 150 British Columbians
drown each year.

Since 1983, alcohol has been in-
volved in 34 per cent of all drown-
ings.

“Alcohol impairs judgement
and increases bodily heat loss,’’
said Red Cross Water Safety Ser-
vice Chairman Steve Borthwick.
“It does not, as some people
believe, keep you warm.””

In keeping with the June 7 to 13
Red Cross Water Safety Week, the
Red Cross urges th2 public not to
consume alcoho! or drugs while
participating in aquatic activities.

the fatigue caused by wind, sun,
glare, noise and other factors
ceduces the ability of boat opera-
tors to observe and react to things
around them.

“If this fatigue is mixed with
alcohol, the effects are
multiplied,’’ Borthwick warned.

He further -cautioned that
operating a boat while impaired
can be just as dangerous as drink-

consequences are the same. Crimi-
nal charges can be laid.

Standing up in a small boat is
also dangerous.

“More than half of all boating
accidents result from people stan-
ding up in a small boat,’’ Bor-
thwick said. ‘‘Alcohol affects your
balance, increasing the risk of fall-
ing overboard.”’

For swimmers and boaters alike,

th common sense

gives a false sense of ability.

“You mav take risks which you
would not consider under normal
circumstances,"’ Borthwick said.

For more information about
safety on the waterways this sum-
mer, contact tite Canadian Red
Cross Water Sas.ty Service, 4750
Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Phone 879-7551 or contact your
local aquatic facility for Red Cross

After a few hours on the water, ing and driving a car — and the alcohol impairs judgement and water safety lessons.

THE WEST Vancouver Recre-
ation Centre is currently offering a
fitness program for those who
have never participated in an or-
ganized program.

The First Timers programs are
initially scheduled to run for three
weeks so participants do not need
to make a long-term commitment
in the program.

Classes are 30 minutes long and
concentrate on education and in-
dividual attention. Classes are
limited to 10 people each.

The success rate of past classes
has been very good. About 80 per
cent of first-timers have stayed
with fitness classes for at least a
year after the initiation program.

Graduates of the program have
said that the new lifestyle helps
them sleep better and have more
energy at work.

The next program begins June
15 and runs Monday and Wednes-
day evenings 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. at
the West Vancouver Recreation | § ;
Centre. : , og . a : |

te Call 926-3266 for information. "
9a.m.-9p.m. 9am.-9 p.m.

SUNET JUNE T2_

9 a.m. — 9 p.m. : :

10km women's
run slated

es i THE DELTA Groundpounder
‘ running club will host the annual
Brooks 10-kilometre Run for
Women June 14 starting at 8 a.m.

Run sponsor Honda Canada has
provided a Honda scooter as a
special draw prize.

All entrants will receive a free
pre-race brunch on June 13. from
10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Delta
Town and Country Inn along with
a race singlet and sost-race
refreshments.

Women of all running abilities
are welcome to compete. -

For information call Vicki at
591-3402 or Sally at 596-9946 or
Shannon at 585-4991.

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