The 4 point safety code

Spot the dangers, Take Advice, Don’t go it alone & Learn how to help if you see someone in trouble.

Spot the dangers
- Surf – Waves can knock you over and hold you under the water.
- Currents – Rips and currents can take you out to sea. Calm water can mean strong currents.
- Rocks – Rocks can be hidden under water. You can slip, fall and hurt yourself.
- Weather – The sun can burn your skin. The cold makes it hard to swim.
Take advice
- Listen to Lifeguards
- Red and Yellow flags – Swimmers and bodyboarders between these.
- Black and White flags – surf craft only between these.
- Red flags – DANGER – No one is allowed in the sea.
- Keep an eye out for other signs and notices.
Don’t go it alone
- Don’t go in the sea on your own.
- Always stay in sight of friends and family on the beach.
Learn how to help if you see someone in trouble
- Tell a lifeguard if there is one, or
- Dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.
- Use rescue equipment safely.
- never go into the sea to rescue someone.