Hayle Surf Life Saving Club

TAKE CARE AND STAY SAFE ON THE BEACH

ALWAYS

	Read information notices
	Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches
	Leave the water if you feel tired or unwell

NEVER

	Swim alone
	Swim until at least one hour after eating
	Swim after drinking alcohol
	Swim when a red flag is flying
	Leave children unsupervised
	Snorkel unless you are a good swimmer
	Put yourself in danger of being cut off by the tide
	Sit under cliffs
	Play or climb on cliffs
	Go near cliff edges
	Use inflatables in the sea

If you get into difficulties whilst in the sea

	Remain calm
	Do not tire yourself
	Attract attention by shouting for help and waving one arm
	Swim diagonally across the current

If you see someone in difficulties in the sea

	Contact a Lifeguard or dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard
	Follow any instructions given by a Lifeguard or the Coastguard
	Use any available rescue equipment
	Only enter the water if you are a good swimmer and are confident you will not put yourself in danger

Flags seen on the beach

	Do not swim
	Safest swimming area patrolled by lifeguards:
	Swimmers and body boards only, no surfcraft
	Area for Malibu boards and surfcraft

Look after yourself in the sun

Remember - be safe and consider others on the beach and when you leave take with you everything but your footprints