Inshore lifesaving for all
DemocraSea
Adapted coastal lifesaving is an aquatic discipline designed to be accessible to people with physical, sensory or mental disabilities. It combines physical activity, mutual aid and raising awareness of safety at sea. It's a unique way to build self-confidence while learning life-saving techniques in a stimulating and caring environment.
What are the benefits of adapted coastal lifesaving?
Coastal longeering is a gentle, accessible sport that trains the whole body without damaging the joints. Its benefits include...
Muscular and cardiovascular strengthening
Improving coordination and gross motor skills
Developing self-confidence and team spirit
Raising awareness of prevention and feeling useful
Good to know!
Is coastal lifesaving a mainstream activity?
This practice, still little known, is booming on the Atlantic coast. It is often integrated into community projects or inclusion initiatives linked to health and sport. Coastal lifesaving is suitable for all levels.
Why is coastal lifesaving suitable for everyone?
Adapted coastal lifesaving is based on a personalised approach, with supervisors trained to deal with specific needs. Each exercise can be adjusted according to the level, objectives and motor, sensory or cognitive abilities of the participants.
What equipment is essential for coastal lifesaving?
Find all the practical equipment you need for coastal lifesaving:
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3mm Neoprene Gloves - Anfibi by Mellow Sea
- 22,90 €
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Dry Stop poncho parka - Removable waterproof lining / fleece lining
- 149,90 €
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Women's 3mm Neoprene Vest - by Mellow Sea
- 109,90 €
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Discover the special inshore lifesaving shop with everything you need for your practice!
Suitable combinations
The Mellow Sea brand offers a wide range of unique and innovative wetsuits and accessories that are easy to put on and adapt to all body shapes.
How do I choose coastal lifesaving equipment?
To practise coastal lifesaving safely, it is essential to choose comfortable and suitable equipment:
- Fins, floats or boards depending on swimming ability
- Water helmet
- Rescue equipment: buoys, boards, rescue tubes
- Suitable equipment: buoyancy aids, harnesses, etc.
- Safe means of launching and exiting the boat
- Suitable combination
Putting on your neoprene wetsuit can sometimes feel like a sports session, before the sport itself! That's why the Mellow Sea brand has designed the Anfibi range: not only practical and easy to use, but also suitable for those who need extra help getting dressed or undressed, Mellow Sea wetsuits include a host of details to make you feel more at ease when changing, both before and after the session.
Double-zip
A double zip system that allows the suit to be opened from both the front and the back
100% Ultra Stretch Neoprene
Ultra-stretch neoprene, extremely supple and comfortable for freedom of movement.
Double collar fastening
Double collar fastening: Velcro at the front and Velcro at the back so you can adjust the collar fastening to your liking. to your liking, limiting water ingress on cold days and allowing you to breathe on warmer days.
Ankle zips
A zip at the ankles for easy foot passage
Mellow Sea's Anfibi wetsuits make getting into the water a breeze. Mellow Sea is committed to making the pleasures of water sports accessible to everyone!
Is it possible to adapt a suit for a specific need?
Do you or a loved one have a particular disability that restricts your ocean activities? Write to us at boutique@mellowsea.com and we'll be delighted to find a solution to your needs by customising our equipment. At Mellow Sea, we take great care to understand your constraints in order to improve the development of our products.
How can coastal lifesaving be made safer?
Inshore lifesaving is practised in a natural environment, and safety is paramount! We recommend that you choose to be supervised by a lifesaving instructor who is trained in inclusion and who will be able to identify the right weather conditions.
You should never do this activity alone: work in pairs or small groups to look after each other.
Find the equipment and accessories you need:
How can coastal lifesaving be made safer?
Inshore lifesaving is practised in a natural environment, and safety is paramount! We recommend that you choose to be supervised by a lifesaving instructor who is trained in inclusion and who will be able to identify the right weather conditions.
You should never do this activity alone: work in pairs or small groups to look after each other.
Find the equipment and accessories you need:
What facilities are available for adapted aquatic activities in the Basque Country or Landes?
Clubs, associations, schools: choose the right wetsuits for hire
At Mellow Sea, thanks to our double zip system, our wetsuits are not only practical and easy to use, but also suitable for those who need extra assistance getting dressed or undressed. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the pleasures of water sports and we are committed to making this experience accessible to all.
Discover all the adapted water activities
What is DemocraSea?
Democrasea is a project initiated by Mellow Sea and supported by the Région Nouvelle Aquitaine, whose mission is to make aquatic activities more accessible to everyone, including people with special needs (convalescence, disability, fragile mental health, pregnancy...). Because everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of the ocean.
