Beach Safety

If you must bring inflatable toys…

Inflatable leisure accessories such as air-filled sun loungers are intended for use in swimming pools, and are not suitable for use in the sea, as they can be swept out by the tides and unseen currents. If you insist on bringing them to the beach, then at least make sure you follow the following safety guidelines:

Stay close to any children in your care, and supervise them at all times - Don't go beyond the area between the red and yellow flags - Don't take them out in big waves, or when the orange windsock is flying, as they will be impossible to control, and dangerous as a result - Follow the advice of the lifeguard to the letter

Jellyfish and Weeverfish Stings

If you or someone you are with is stung by a Weeverfish, Get some hot water, test it to make sure it is not too hot for the skin, and pour it over the sting.

If you are stung by a jellyfish, whatever you do, don't rub the affected area as this will make the pain much worse. Instead, lightly splash the area with sea water, or if you not prudish, urine, and apply a cold compress or ice if you can. If the symptoms are any more severe than a small swollen sting, call emergency services and ask for an ambulance, as it could be fatal.

What you should bring

Depending on the beach, you might have quite a trek from the car to the beach, so don't over-pack. Make a checklist of all the things you need to take, and above all remember the essentials such as food, drinks, towels, and sunscreen. Some beaches have clearly designated barbeque areas, but if you are unsure whether you will be permitted to take a barbeque, then it's probably wise to forget the idea. If you are using a disposable barbeque, don't bury it when you are done as not only does this litter the beach, it also poses a burning risk to anyone that walks over it.

Always dispose of your rubbish in the bin or take it home so the beach so that local wildlife doesn't get injured and the beach is left clean for others.
On a hot day especially, it's important to keep your fluids up, so take plenty of water for everyone. Avoid alcoholic drinks at the beach, as it can impair your judgement, putting your safety at risk, and it can dehydrate you as well Never enter the water when you've been drinking, especially later on when the lifeguards are off duty, as it being under the influence can greatly increase your risk of drowning.

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