Water Safety Code

Always follow the 4-point water safety code: 

Spot the dangers
Check out the beach when you arrive 
Take care when bathing and swimming 
Beware of rocks, boat lane ropes etc 
Be aware of dangerous rip currents

Don't go alone
Swim with a friend – Never go on your own 
Make sure there are other people around – you never know when help might be needed

Take safety advice
Swim where there is a lifeguard on patrol and within a zoned area of red/yellow flags 
Look out for information - warning signs and flags 
Never swim where a sign says not to, or when a red flag is flying 
Listen and take advice from lifeguards

Know your flags - click here for SLSGB PDF brochure

Learn how to help
If you see someone in difficulty, tell somebody, preferably a lifeguard if there is one nearby, or 
Go to the nearest telephone, dial 999 or 112, ask for the coastguard 
You can learn lifesaving and rescue skills