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Advice


* Always swim or surf at a beach patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards.
* Swim between the red &yellow flags. They mark the safest areas to swim.
* Avoid swimming alone or unsupervised.
* Read the signs. If a beach is closed, don't swim there.
* If you are unsure of the surf conditions ask a lifeguard or lifesaver.
* Don't swim directly after a meal.
* Don't swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
* Don't run or dive in the water, always check the conditions.
* If you get in trouble in the water, don't panic, raise one arm up and float until help arrives.
* Float with a rip current or undertow, don't swim against it


F-ind the red and yellow flags and swim between them
L-ook at the safety signs
A-sk a lifeguard for advice
G-et a friend to swim with you
S-tick your hand in the air and shout for help if in difficulty

Do swim between the Red over Yellow flags
Don't swim when the Red flag is flying
Listen to your LIFEGUARD and ask advice
Don't take inflatables into the sea, you could be carried away by wind & tide
Don't swim for at least an hour after meals
Don't swim after drinking alcohol
Don't swim alone or when cold

SLIP-SLAP-SLOP

SLIP on a tee shirt
SLAP on a hat
SLOP on some sun cream



Lifeguard Flag  - safe bathing area

Indicates that the beach is
patrolled by lifeguards

Red Flag

Danger - it is not safe to bathe
or enter the water

Surfing Area

Surfing area flag - surf between
the two flags - no bathing

Signal Flag

Used by lifeguards to communicate
the following messages where radios
are not available


Return to shoreGo further outGo right/leftRemain stationary
Investigate
submerged object
Pick up swimmerAdjust bouysMessage
understood
Repeat messageAssistance
required
Swimmer
required
Another board
required
Danger/AlarmAll clearRequest return
to shore
Whistle signals


If you get into difficulty remain calm, float on your back and raise one arm to attract attention
See someone in trouble, contact a LIFEGUARD or dial 999 and ask for the COASTGUARD
Body Boards, stay with your board and don't go out to far

 

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