St Mary's Caravan and Camping Club - Seaside Code

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Before you go

Look up the beach in the 'Good Beach Guide' to check information about beach safety, lifeguarding provision, water quality and general facilities. You can check the latest water quality at www.ehsni.gov.uk.

 

At the beach

Check the public notice boards for information on water quality, currents and emergency phones.

Follow any advice from lifeguards and understand the system of safety flags.

Never leave young children unsupervised.

Do not swim when the sea is rough or when there are known currents or riptides.

Do not use inflatable beds or toys - currents can easily take you out of sight.

Swim parallel to the shore rather than out to sea.

Do not swim after a meal and never after drinking alcohol.

If you have been ill after bathing report the illness to Surfers Against Sewage Tel 0845 4583001

If you see someone in trouble alert the lifeguards or contact the coastguard by dialling 999. Do not attempt to rescue them yourself.

Take your rubbish home

Take your rubbish home or put it in a bin. Keep your dog from fouling the beach and comply with dog bans. Clean up after your dog.

Report canisters, drums or pollution to the Environment Agency Tel 0800 807060.