If we can’t see you, we can’t save you. So please be safe and always swim between the red and yellow flags.
- Always swim or patrolled beaches
- 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 lifesaver
- 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 30+ sunscreen and wear a shirt and hat. Remember to re-apply 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 dune areas
- http://www.beachsafe.org.au/Visiting_the_beach