RNLI beach safety - Know your flags
Posted By Helen / RNLI, 06 Sep 2010
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- Red and yellow flags indicate the area patrolled by lifeguards. These are the safest areas to swim, bodyboard and use inflatables.
- Black and white chequered flags indicate an area zoned by lifeguards for use of watercraft such as surfboards and kayaks. Never swim or bodyboard in these areas.
- The red flag indicates danger. NEVER enter the water when the red flag is flying, under any circumstances.
- The orange windsock indicates offshore wind conditions. You should NEVER use an inflatable when the sock is flying.
Fore more information, visit www.rnli.org.uk/beachsafety
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