SYDNEY
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Tips & tactics
Swimming, surfing, strolling, and sunning on Sydney's beautiful
beaches can be fun, but the following tips will help beach lovers stay
safe:
- "Slip, slop, slap" says the popular Australian sun-safe campaign, and it's no joke. The Aussie sun packs a beating. Before hitting the beach, slip on a shirt, slop on some 30-plus sunscreen, and slap on a hat. Sunbathers should also seek shelter in the scorching heat of day and slide on some sunglasses to protect their eyes.
- Swim between the red and yellow flags. Surf lifesavers use them to mark safe areas so that swimmers can avoid rips and collisions with watercraft. Surfers are prohibited from riding waves in these areas.
- Check surf conditions before braving the water.
- If caught in a rip, stay calm, signal for help, and try to swim across the current rather than against it.
- Anglers engaging in rock fishing at Sydney beaches should wear a life jacket and never fish alone.
- Check the depth of swimming areas before diving or jumping.
- Avoid contact with marine creatures. Certain species can inflict a painful sting of bite.
Love,
The Dazzling Ladybie
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