"Our mission is to educate, inform, have fun, and save lives."
Who We Are
Water Safety Magazine is an online publication dedicated to drowning prevention and water safety education. We publish articles, safety tips, infographics, educational videos, drowning data reports, and news alerts — all designed to help families, pool owners, and aquatic enthusiasts stay safe in and around water.
Our coverage spans a wide range of topics: water safety for kids, pool maintenance, product reviews, recreational water sports including kitesurfing and windsurfing, water rescues, and legislative issues such as the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. We also feature contributor interviews and accept writer submissions from the water safety community.
Water Safety Magazine was founded on a simple but urgent conviction: that most drownings are preventable through education, awareness, and vigilance. Our editorial team brings together writers, aquatic safety professionals, and advocates who share a deep commitment to reducing fatal and nonfatal drowning statistics across all age groups. We believe that water should be a source of joy, recreation, and family connection, not tragedy. Every article we publish, every infographic we design, and every video we produce is crafted with that guiding principle in mind, offering practical, actionable guidance that readers can immediately apply to their own lives, pools, and favorite swimming spots.
Our coverage is deliberately broad because water safety touches nearly every aspect of life. We write for parents teaching young children to swim, for homeowners maintaining backyard pools and spas, and for enthusiasts who pursue kitesurfing, windsurfing, and other aquatic sports. We also track drowning data reports from agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission, translating complex statistics into clear takeaways that help readers understand emerging risks and seasonal dangers. From chlorine chemistry and pool maintenance to rescue techniques and the latest safety products, our goal is to be the most trusted resource families and professionals turn to before they enter the water.
Beyond publishing, we see ourselves as part of a larger movement working toward a future where drowning is no longer a leading cause of accidental death. We collaborate with educators, swim coaches, lifeguards, and community organizations to spread prevention messages and share best practices. Our readers are not passive consumers; they are partners in this mission, and we encourage them to share what they learn with neighbors, friends, and family members. Water safety is a shared responsibility, and by staying informed, staying alert, and staying engaged, we can dramatically reduce preventable water-related injuries and fatalities for generations to come.
Editor & Owner
Tomas Leclerc leads Water Safety Magazine with a commitment to drowning prevention and public education. Under his editorship, the publication has grown into a trusted resource for parents, caregivers, aquatic professionals, and water sports enthusiasts seeking practical, evidence-based safety guidance.
Meet Our Contributors
Water Safety Magazine features voices from across the water safety community — advocates, educators, parents, and industry professionals who share their expertise and personal stories.
Janice Jaicks
Emily Weeks
Guest Contributors
Aquatic Professionals
Get Involved
We welcome writer submissions and contributor interviews from people passionate about water safety. Whether you're a parent advocate, an aquatic professional, or a researcher with data to share, we'd love to hear from you.