May 14th Cold Water Workshop

February 26, 2026

Join the Canadian Safe Boating Council for an engaging and informative Cold Water Workshop on May 14, 2026, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, at the Toronto Harbour Nautical Centre, 275 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON.

Workshop Topics Include:

  • Understanding the Myths Around Cold Water Immersion and Hypothermia,
  • How Our Bodies React to Heat and Cold Stimuli,
  • What Happens to Our Bodies When Immersed in Cold Water,
  • Immersion vs. Submersion in Cold Water,
  • Basic First Response (extraction techniques, packaging and transporting), and more Cold Water Awareness Topics.

Cost $185.00.

For more information or to register, visit Cold Water Workshops – Canadian Safe Boating Council.

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