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Do you know your Flags?

Click here to print a poster about the flags

Red & Yellow Flag

RED AND YELLOW FLAGS

These show the lifeguarded area, the safest place to swim, bodyboard and use inflatable's.

Black & White Flag

BLACK AND WHITE CHEQUERED FLAGS

For surfboarders, kayaks and other non-powered craft.

Never swim or bodyboard here.

Red Flag

RED FLAG

DANGER!!! Never go in the water when the red flag is up, under any circumstances.

Windsock

ORANGE WINDSOCK

Shows offshore winds so never use an inflatable when the sock if flying.

Hazard Sign

If you ever see anyone in trouble, alert the lifeguards or call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard