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BEACH SAFETY MESSAGES
When you're at the beach:
- Always tie inflatable toys to the shore and make sure children are in
easy reach at all times - lilos, rubber rings and inflatable boats can
easily drift miles out to sea with just a light breeze.
- Keep clear of any cliff edges as they can be slippery when they get
wet - cliffs around the UK are very high and do sometimes give way under
foot.
- Always swim close to the beach in line with the shore. |
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- Don't drink
and drown - eating and drinking before swimming may give you cramps
while you're in the water - you may then be unable to get back to the
shore.
- Check the weather and tides before you leave home - then you won't get
swept away.
- Check the beach when you arrive and beware of rocks and breakwaters.
- Look out for warning signs and flags - red flag means it's dangerous
to swim, a red and yellow flag means lifeguards are on patrol and you
should swim in the area between flags, a black and white flag means it's
an area used by surfers zone and is not suitable for swimming
- Avoid rip tides and strong under surface currents, which can carry you
out to sea - calmer waters between areas of surf usually means dangerous
rip currents.
Remember: If you see anyone on trouble at the coast dial 999 for
Coastguard |
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