SuperNan's Beach Safety Tips

Play it Safe

Beach Safety can simply mean a healthy observation of the weather, the tide, the beach patrols and local expert knowledge will keep you and your family safe.

I learnt at an early age to have a healthy respect for the ocean.

To observe the activities of the swimmers all around me and never to underestimate the forces of nature or overestimate my own ability. You see...

I nearly drowned

Most Bayside Beaches are patrolled weekends and public holidays. It is advisable to contact the local surf beach lifesaving club to see if the beach is being patrolled. The beaches are usually patrolled during peak holiday times for extra safety...check anyway, better to be safe than sorry.

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Beach Safety is to take care to swim between the Red and Yellow Flags that are put out by the Lifeguards. They know the waters and will recommend the safe areas for you to swim.

I prefer to observe the rule...

Safety Tip-Never swim alone

For more information on which beaches are patrolled then visit or contact the local tourist information center

So many times I have gone down to the beach and seen little kids, big kids and grown adults enjoying the beautiful sunshine but with absolutely no sun protection

The Australian cry of Slip, Slop, Slap, the country's number 1 safety tip, has now been taken up world-wide.

The Ozone layer has been badly compromised leaving over exposure to dangerous Ultra Violet rays a major concern.

The Sun's rays are dangerous

Sunburn, skin damage, and even skin cancer can result in too much exposure to that bright red orb in the sky.

If you are not protected it is said that it can take as little as 12 minutes of exposure to the sun for skin damage to occur

Beach Safety is just following some simple precautions can lower the risk of skin damage.

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# If possible apply 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen 20 minutes before you go outside.

Apply liberally and often.

Water resistant sunscreen is best if you are swimming or active in sport.

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30+ sunscreen does not mean that we are able to spend longer time in the sun.

It does protect you better than 15+ but 30+ sunscreen does not offer 100% protection from the UV Rays.

# Sunglasses are really a necessity.

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# For safety, if out for long periods of time wear a shirt with a collar and long sleeves...sometimes in Aussie heat this is uncomfortable to do however if you can then it is advisable to try.

# Try to reduce the time that you spend outside during the hottest times of the day. In the hotter months try and arrange activities before 10:00am or after 3:00pm.

# Don't fall into the trap that on cool and cloudy days you will or get burnt. UV Radiation will still occur.

If you require any more information please call the safety Sunsmart Hotline on (03)9635 5303

There have been lots of occasions in my lifetime where I have been silly to say the least and had to pay the penalty

The sun these days is a lot more lethal than it was in my day.

# The sand can get pretty hot so be aware that you can actually burn the soles of your feet.

For foot safety wear sandals or thongs for protection.

Another Beach Safety Tip is if you are beachcombing wear sneakers or if climbing over rocks strong hiking boots may be the best.

The rocks are sharp and a nasty fall could result in a bad injury and a fast halt to your great day out.

Be cautious, be careful and you can still enjoy fun and frivolity of a great day at the beach

Oh...and by the way

Another Beach Safety Tip is to drink plenty of fluids to replenish the body

Heat exhaustion can be extremely dangerous and could lead to Heat Stroke.

Follow these simple beach safety tips and you can be assured of having a great fun family getaway at the beach

If you would love to sit on soft, clean sand and enjoy Nature at its most beautiful, take my hand and come with me down to one of my favourite beaches

Or you may like to search my site for one that you have heard about. Just use this search function and if perhaps I have not written it up as yet, please let me know. Just go to my Contact Me page and jot down the beach and your question.

Do you have a favorite beach? I would love to hear from you, just use the same form and tell me your story.

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