How to stay Safe
There are several essential tips that visitors to the beach should
follow in order to be Safe.
The Lifeguards are able to "read the water" and see if there are
any dangerous conditions which could get the unwary visitor into
trouble.
So, the best tip is to always stay between the yellow and red
flags -
they are placed by the lifeguards in the safest part of the beach,
and that area will be patrolled by them.
It is not adviseable to go in the sea at a beach which is not patrolled,
and is new to you.
Here is a list of Top Tips for your Safety on the Beach;-
1) Always swim or surf at a beach patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards.
2) Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safest
areas to swim.
3) Avoid swimming alone or unsupervised.
4) Read the signs. If a beach is closed, shown by a Red Flag,
don't swim there.
5) If you are unsure of the surf conditions ask a lifeguard or
lifesaver.
6) Don't swim directly after a meal.
7) Don't swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
8) Don't run or dive in the water, always check the conditions,
they might have changed.
9) If you get in trouble in the water, don't panic, raise one
arm up and float until help arrives.
10) Float with a rip current or undertow, don't swim against
it.
Beach Flags
These
are the flags used on our beaches by the Lifeguards to show where
it is
safe to bathe and where to use surf craft such as surf boards
and surf skis.
The softer body boards usually used by visitors
not experienced at surfing the bigger waves are also kept within
the red and yellow flags as much as possible.
In addition, take care of yourself and family by using the Slip-Slop-Slap guide,
Slip on a tee shirt
Slop on the Sun cream
Slap on a hat
This will protect you from burning in the Sun - especially important
in young children.
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Most incidents involving a rescue are caused by people getting
caught in a
Rip Current.
What
is a Rip Current? -- click here to
find out--
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