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28 March 2024

Yas Waterworld reaches for world record

The 'Amwaj Pool' of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi where a free swimming lesson will be given on June 18.

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Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is inviting people in the UAE to sign up for a free swimming lesson on June 18  – part of a global bid by community waterparks and aquatic facilities across the world to break the current Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is looking to break the record for the most-attended event hosted at a single venue. The event – which attracted 24,873 participants last year – is also looking to smash its own record while also spreading the message that “Swimming Lessons Save Lives”.

Drowning is currently the second leading cause of unintended, injury-related death for children aged 1-14, an incident rate that can be brought down drastically by teaching kids to swim early in life.  Research shows if a child doesn't learn to swim by the third grade, it’s likely they never will.

“As a waterpark and a family attraction located in a country with a sizeable shoreline, the importance of knowing how to swim and having the ability to enjoy water-based activities is very relevant to us here in the UAE,” said Mike Oswald, park manager, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi. “This seemed like a great way to get involved in a global drive to spread the message of the life-saving value of learning to swim.”

Interested individuals can sign up for the free swimming lesson, which takes place at 5pm on June 18 by visiting the park’s website at www.yaswaterworld.com or visiting www.facebook.com/yaswaterworld.

Participants registering for the world’s largest swimming lesson will receive their free lesson in the park’s Amwaj Pool. Participants will also be able to enjoy 2-3 hours of free access to Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi’s rides, slides and other attractions following the main event.