Respect the water this bank holiday weekend

RNLI's 'Float to Live' campaign message

Have fun, but respect the water - that's the message from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution this bank holiday weekend.

With the prolonged spell of good weather set to continue, those thinking about spending some time on or around the Island's coastal waters are being reminded to be sensible.

RNLI Sea Safety Officer for the Isle of Man Edward Christian says staying calm is important: (play audio)

And you can find out more about this year's 'Respect the Water' campaign by visiting the RNLI Community Safety Isle of Man Facebook page, or the RNLI website.