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Bantham Surf Life Saving Club

Top Ten Safety Tips

• Always swim or surf at a beach patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards.
• Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safest areas to swim.
• Avoid swimming alone or unsupervised.
• Read the signs. Never enter the water if the RED flag is flying. This indicates it is too dangerous.
• If you are unsure of the surf conditions ask a lifeguard or lifesaver.
• Don't swim directly after a meal.
• Don't swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Don't run or dive in the water, always check the conditions, they might have changed.
• If you get in trouble in the water, don't panic, raise one arm up and float until help arrives.
• Float with a rip current or undertow, don't swim against it.