Top Ten Safety Tips

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• Always swim of 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 if flying
• If you are unsure of the surf conditions, ask a lifeguard and lifesaver
• Do Not swim directly after a meal
• Do Not swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Do Not run or drive into the water. Always check the conditions and depth. They do change
• If you get in trouble in the water, DO NOT PANIC! Raise one arm up and FLOAT until help arrives
• FLOAT with the RIP current, DO NOT swim against it