Check out some helpful info and advice from our lifesaversto ensure you enjoy your visit to the beach and stay safe.
ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE RED & YELLOW FLAGS
When you see red & yellow flags on a beach, it indicates that there is currently a lifesaving service operating there. Our surf lifesavers and lifeguards have chosen a section of the beach that is best for swimming and they will closely supervise this area. Lifesavers and lifeguards pay more attention to the area between the red & yellow flags than any other part of the beach.
ASK A SURF LIFESAVER FOR ADVICE
Our surf lifesavers are highly trained and very knowledgeable about beach safety and conditions. When you arrive at the beach, look for and identify the lifesavers and lifeguards. Feel free to ask them about the day’s conditions, as well as any additional beach safety advice they might have for that specific beach – because every beach is different.
IF YOU NEED HELP, STAY CALM AND ATTRACT ATTENTION
Even the most careful and capable people can find themselves out of their limits in the water. If you are not feeling comfortable and you require a lifesaver or lifeguard’s assistance to get back to shore, stay calm, raise an arm in the air and wave it from side to side. This will attract their attention, and they will be able to come to your assistance. You should conserve your energy by floating on your back and staying calm. This will ensure you have the energy to remain afloat until further aid arrives.
