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 shore	Go further out	Go right/left	Remain stationary
Investigate submerged object	Pick up swimmer	Adjust bouys	Message understood
Repeat message	Assistance required	Swimmer required	Another board required
Danger/Alarm	All clear	Request 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