It’s a unique setting, but experts at the University of Manitoba hope their unconventional classroom on Wednesday night will attract more Manitobans to learn about underwater safety.
He’s known as “Professor Popsicle” and he’s known for submerging himself in water to teach survival skills.
Gordon Giesbrecht is known for his unique teaching methods, but on Wednesday night, he’ll be taking the classroom underwater.
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Giesbrecht will be joined by two other underwater experts who will speak about underwater safety. All believe this lesson, which can be taken underwater or above water, is a lesson that just about everyone can benefit from.
He’ll be focusing his portion of the symposium on sinking vehicles.
He said cars go off the road and land in water every single day. Giesbrecht said while it’s a terrifying possibility, it’s simple to get out if you know how.
“It’s basically ‘SWOC.’ Seat belts off, windows open, out as fast as you can and if there are children, children out ahead of you,” Giesbrecht said.
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While many think their electric windows won’t work underwater, Giesbrecht said they should work up to 30 seconds and if you know how to get out, it should only take 15-20 seconds to do so.
“The key is, you have to get out. We can’t think of any reason when you should ever stay in a vehicle. If the vehicle is down and you’re in it, you are going to drown, period,” Giesbrecht said.
The session will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Joyce Fromson Pool, University of Manitoba. It’s free and it can be taken in underwater or above.
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