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Beach and Coast Safety

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Emergency at Sea? Dial 999 and ask for "Coastguard"

Every year, thousands of people get into real, life-threatening difficulty on our coasts.

Advice for beach users

Never swim, sail or take part in a water sport alone. Always tell someone of your whereabouts
Check local conditions before going into open water
Wear suitable clothing for your activity and keep all equipment in good condition
Be courteous and polite to other water users, and be aware of possible dangers
Do not climb on or swim close to breakwaters or piers
Keep an eye on your children - know where they are at all times

Obey the seaside byelaws, do not exceed the speed limit and act responsibly
Be considerate to other water users. Do not enter swimming zoned areas
Keep well away from swimmers at all times
Keep out of the way of shipping and learn the "rules of the road"
Listen to the radio weather forecast, and check local sea conditions and times of tide with the Coastguard
Keep an eye on each other and report anybody in trouble as soon as possible. Learn how to help and carry out self rescue
Please park your towing vehicle with consideration, and DO NOT OBSTRUCT ACCESS FOR OTHER USERS OR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Water skiers - do not dry launch from the beach
Please use the preferred launching sites
Cars are not permitted on the beaches

Stay away from wildlife areas, especially at nesting-time
Please do not wave jump or water-ski in the launch area
Avoid conflict with other beach users
Swimmers - KEEP CLEAR OF BOAT LAUNCHING AREAS
Noise from powered craft can disturb people on the beach - BE CONSIDERATE AND KEEP WELL AWAY
Remember - noise travels much further during onshore winds, so keep well offshore
Offshore winds can blow you out to sea - BE CAREFUL