Surf In Safety

[Chris]

SURF IN SAFETY.

HOW TO STEER CLEAR OF DANGER.

Surfing and body boarding can be very demanding, so you need to be a
competent swimmer. Experience of swimming at surf beaches is helpful,
as it will help you to develop an understanding of the behaviour of waves.

New to surfing?

If you’re starting out, we suggest you get
some professional training from an approved
British Surfing Association School. Beginners
should use a larger than average board (at
least 12 inches longer than the surfers height)
and ideally it should be soft skinned.

Advice for all.

• Always follow the advice given by
the lifeguard.

• Always warm up before going surfing or
body boarding.

• Always show consideration for other
water users.

• Never go out on your own, and ensure your
board has a suitable leash.

• Only surf or body board within your
own ability.

• Before you go out, find the safest place to
enter the water (if in doubt, ask a lifeguard
or experienced local surfer).

Advice for surfers.

• When paddling out, avoid surfers who are
riding waves.

• If someone else is taking the wave, you
must not take off.

• Only surf between the black and white
chequered flags if they are flying – and
never surf between the red and yellow flags.

Advice for body boarders.

• Only body board between the red and
yellow flags.

Getting out of trouble.

• If you get into difficulties, stick up your
hand and shout for help – but never
abandon your board.