<![CDATA[BeachLife4Kidz - Articles - Safety]]> http://www.beachlife4kidz.com en-us N/A webmaster@beachlife4kidz.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:51:23 UTC 20 <![CDATA[Beach flags]]> http://www.beachlife4kidz.com/articles/10/1/Beach-flags/Page1.html The flags:
  • Red and Yellow flags - Swimmers and bodyboarders between these.
  • Black and White flags - surf craft only between these.
  • Red flags - DANGER - No one is allowed in the sea.
  • Keep an eye out for other signs and notices.

Advice:

  • Listen to Lifeguards
  • Don't go in the sea on your own.
  • Always stay in sight of friends and family on the beach.
  • Always watch the surf for 10 minutes before you go in.
  • Know what times the tides are.
  • Never jump off rocks into the sea.
  • Get out of the water when you start to feel cold.
  • If you get into trouble, wave your arm above your head to get help.
]]> no@spam.com (Ian Barnes) Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:11:59 UTC http://www.beachlife4kidz.com/articles/10/1/Beach-flags/Page1.html <![CDATA[Check the weather forecast, tides and currents before you set off]]> http://www.beachlife4kidz.com/articles/8/1/Check-the-weather-forecast-tides-and-currents-before-you-set-off/Page1.html www.metoffice.com) and www.bbc.co.uk/weather and www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/. Local tourist information offices and newsagents in coastal locations keep tide timetables.
]]> no@spam.com (Ian Barnes) Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:43:15 UTC http://www.beachlife4kidz.com/articles/8/1/Check-the-weather-forecast-tides-and-currents-before-you-set-off/Page1.html