NSRI urges swimmers and beachgoers to be safe over the festive season
The NSRI urges the public to excise caution as increased activity is expected at local beaches and inland waterways over the festive season.
THE National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges the public to excise caution as increased activity is expected at local beaches and inland waterways over the festive season.
With close to 1500 NSRI volunteers stationed at 43 coastal and inland NSRI rescue stations, on duty 24 hours a day, teams are ready to respond to emergencies but need the public to have a safety conscious mind set in and around water. NSRI, lifeguards and the emergency services have world class systems in place to respond to water related emergencies. 
“We are appealing to bathers to only swim at beaches that are protected by lifeguards. The role of the lifeguards is to keep the public safe at beaches. They are constantly looking out for where the rip currents are forming and they place their flags away from the rip currents in their ongoing effort to promote safety. Only swim in between the lifeguards flags.
“When you arrive at the beach point out to all of your family members and friends where the lifeguards are on the beach. Approach the lifeguards if you need help or if you are separated from your family. Don’t get out of your depth when you go swimming. Swimming pools should have fail safe child proof protection. Always make sure you have a dedicated responsible adult watching over children when they are in the water swimming or around water. Boaters and paddlers should ensure that when your craft is underway everyone onboard should be wearing properly fitting life jackets. Don’t drink alcohol when you go boating or swimming,” advised NSRI communications officer, Craig Lambinon.
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