Beach Safety

• Advice for beach users
• Water safety advice
• Motorised and powered craft
• A code of conduct for all
• Useful telephone numbers
• Bye Laws
• Emergency at Sea
• Top Tips

Advice for beach users

Swim at Lifeguard-supervised beaches - these are safer

Do not swim when the red flag is flying

Obey the lifeguards' advice and read warning notices before entering the sea

Be aware of the cold, and wear suitable clothing

Do not swim straight after a meal

Alcohol and watersports do not mix

Children should be supervised at all times

Do not dig in or climb on the cliffs, and keep clear of sand dunes

Please take your litter home

Water safety advice

Never swim, sail or take part in a watersport alone. Always tell someone of your whereabouts

Check local conditions before going into open water

Wear suitable clothing for your activity and keep all equipment in good condition

Be courteous and polite to other water users, and be aware of possible dangers

Do not climb on or swim close to breakwaters or piers

Keep an eye on your children - know where they are at all times

Motorised and powered craft

Obey the seaside byelaws, do not exceed the speed limit and act responsibly

Be considerate to other water users. Do not enter swimming zoned areas

Keep well away from swimmers at all times

Keep out of the way of shipping and learn the "rules of the road"

Listen to the radio weather forecast, and check local sea conditions and times of tide with the Coastguard

Keep an eye on each other and report anybody in trouble as soon as possible. Learn how to help and carry out self rescue

Please park your towing vehicle with consideration, and DO NOT OBSTRUCT ACCESS FOR OTHER USERS OR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES

Water skiers - do not dry launch from the beach

Please use the preferred launching sites

Cars are not permitted on the beaches

A code of conduct for all

Stay away from wildlife areas, especially at nesting-time

Please do not wave jump or water-ski in the launch area

Avoid conflict with other beach users

Swimmers - KEEP CLEAR OF BOAT LAUNCHING AREAS

Noise from powered craft can disturb people on the beach - BE CONSIDERATE AND KEEP WELL AWAY

Remember - noise travels much further during onshore winds, so keep well offshore

Offshore winds can blow you out to sea - BE CAREFUL

Useful telephone numbers

Royal Yachting Assoc. (01703) 627499

British Marine Indst. Fed. (01784) 473377

Environment Agency (Rec. & Nav.) (01454) 624376

Police Headquarters Norwich (01603) 768769

Police North Walsham (01692) 402222

Police Cromer (01263) 512211

Police Wells (01328) 862211

Downtide Marine (01263) 768813

North Norfolk District Council (01263) 513811

Beach Office & Lifeguard Cromer (01263) 511475

Beach Office & Lifeguard Sheringham (01263) 823969

Lifeguard Mundesley (01263) 722236

Norfolk Coast Project (01328) 711533

King's Lynn & West Norfolk Council (01485) 532516

Great Yarmouth Borough Council (01493) 856100

Coastguard Great Yarmouth (01493) 851338

Coastguard Wells (01328) 710219

Tourist Information Centres:

Cromer (01263) 512497

Sheringham (01263) 824329

Wells (01328) 710885

Fakenham (01328) 851981

Mundesley (01263) 721070

Holt (01263) 713100

Hoveton (01603) 782281

Walsingham (01328) 820510

Weather Marine Call (01891) 505355

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A copy of the bye laws can be obtained from:

North Norfolk Tourist Information Centres

Lifeguards Stations

Beach Inspector Offices

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Emergency at Sea? dial 999 and ask for "Coastguard"

Top Tips for Beach Safety
Every year, thousands of people get into real, life-threatening difficulty on our coasts.