Safety

Your Safety is Our Top Priority

At St Andrews Lakes, we prioritise your safety both on and off the water. As a family-owned business, we handpick our staff not only for their skillset, but also for their dedication to providing care and ensuring the safety of you and your family and friends.

 

Accreditation & Recognition

We are proud to be accredited by the leading UK governing bodies, guaranteeing that we follow the highest safety standards and procedures, such as:

• Royal Yachting Association Training Centre (RYA)

• RLSS Approved Aqua Park – Gold Award

• Adventure Activities Licensing Authorities (AALA)

• National Open Water Coaching Association (NOWCA)

• Archery GB

• British Stand – Up Paddleboarding Association (BSUPA)

 

 Upon Arrival at the Lake
Once you arrive, our friendly welcome attendants will direct you to the relevant check in kiosk. All staff will provide a mandatory safety brief before your activity starts.
For your safety, we kindly ask that you stay within the designated water sports area and refrain from exploring other parts of the lakeside.

 

On the Water
Everyone is required to wear a Buoyancy Aid or Personal Floatation Device, unless you are using your own Stand-Up Paddleboard secured with a leash or quick release waist belt.
Our lake is clearly divided into safe activity areas marked by yellow buoys.
Our safety crew closely monitors all activities. For Swimming & Aqua Park the safety cover ratio is 1:20 and Sailing & Multi-Activity days are 1:6  

 

First Aid
Our staff are trained in Emergency First Aid and hold certifications from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) or Royal Live Saving Society (RLSS) including specific First Aid for water-related, spinal or paediatric related incidents.
We have one Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on-site, located at the The Shop.