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Post by Chris on Aug 3, 2006 14:11:41 GMT
INFLATABLES. PLEASE DON’T TAKE THEM INTO THE SEA. Inflatable toys, airbeds and small dinghies are great fun in a pool, but we strongly advise you not to use them in the sea. If you insist on bringing inflatables to the beach, please take the following precautions to minimise the risk of an incident: • Children’s inflatables should always have a line connected – held securely by an adult on the shore. • Make sure children are within easy reach at all times. • Only use inflatables between the red and yellow flags. • Always follow the advice given by the lifeguard. • Never[/b] take an inflatable out in strong winds, or when you see large waves. Why it’s not a good idea to take inflatables into the sea.• A wind blowing off the land makes the sea look calm, flat and apparently safe, but it can sweep an inflatable out to sea very swiftly. • It only takes a slight breeze to blow an inflatable out to sea. • Surf conditions are particularly dangerous for inflatables. REMEMBER: if an inflatable is drifting out to sea, don’t go after it. And if you notice someone is being swept out to sea on an inflatable, tell a lifeguard or call the coastguard immediately.
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