RNLI ambassador, adventurer and author Ant Middleton visited the RNLI in Brighton to experience cold water shock for real.

Cold Water Shock - Float To Live
Cold Water Shock – Float To Live

Demonstrating the Float to Live survival advice, he leans back in the water, keeping his airway clear and allowing him to bring his breathing back under control.

If you get into trouble in cold water, all you need to do is float.

For more information about cold water shock, visit http://bit.ly/ColdWaterShockRTW.