Beach Safety
Find the Flags and swim between them.
The flags represent the area patrolled by lifesavers and lifeguards.
They mark the safest place to swim at the beach.
Look at the Safety Signs.
The safety signs help you identify potential dangers and daily conditions
at the beach. These are located at beach acces points and at the
flagged areas. Read them carefully before entering the water.
Ask a lifesaver for some Good Advice.
Surf conditions can change quickly(water depth, curents, wave size and
type). Talk to a lifesaver or lifeguard before etering the water.
Get a fried to swim with you.
Always swim with a friend so you can look out for each other's safety &
get help if needed. Children should always be supervised by an adult.
Stick you Hand up for Help.
If you get in trouble in the water, stay calm. Raise your arm to signal for
help, float and wait for assistance. Float with a current or rip. Don't try
and swim against it.
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Life Saving Basics
- Always swim or surf at places patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards.
- Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safer area for swimming.
- Always swim under supervision.
- Read and obey the signs.
- If you are unsure of surf conditions, ask a lifeguard.
- Don't swim directly after a meal.
- Don't swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Never run or dive in the water, even if you have checked before as water conditions can change.
- If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, float and wait for assistance.
- Use 15+ sunscreen and wear a shirt and hat. Remember to reapply sunscreen after swimming.
- Learn how to spot a rip and keep clear of it. A rip can be recognised by sand coloured or rippled water running out to sea when the water on either side is generally cleaner. The waves may also be larger and breaking further out to sea on both sides of the rip.
- Keep the beach clean, put your rubbish in a bin and keep off the duned areas. They are there to preserve the beach environment.
