1. Please only swim on places where it is allowed and safe, and where lifeguards are on duty.
2. Make sure you are fit and healthy enough to swim and enjoy the watersports. And do not forget to put sunscreen on!
3. Never swim alone. Even the most experienced swimmer can get introuble! (e.g. cramp)
4. Are you not able to swim? Do not enter the water any deeper then knee high.
5. Don not swim near rip currents (= a strong current moving away from the shore).
6. Alcohol and swimming do not mix! This can be extremely dangerous.
7. Don’t use floatation devices during offshore winds.
8. Keep to the designated areas for practising water sport.
9. Always keep an eye on your children, as well as in the water as on the beach. Stay at arm length distance of them when they are in the water.

Emergencies

The central emergency number 112 for police, fire brigade, ambulance or coastguard. This is an emergency-only number. Police information (non-emergency): 0900 8844

Flags and signals, what should I pay attention to?