Water Safety

Around 400 people die in the UK every year from accidental drowning, with many more affected by non-fatal drowning. 

The majority of those lives are lost outdoors and split evenly between the coast and inland, around half of those affected don’t even intend to be in the water.

At Exmouth Beach Rescue Club we want everyone to be able to enjoy the water and all of the health benefits it brings, this starts with being safe and competent. 

This page is a good starting to point to plan your day out but please seek further information specific to your activity.

• Stop and Think

  • Have you checked the forecast, wind, swell and tides?

  • Do you have the right equipment for your activity?

  • Is the beach lifeguarded? list of beaches currently patrolled, Marine Conservation Society (UK) 

• Stay together

  • Keep young children within arms reach and actively supervise them

  • Put your phone away and watch your children

  • Don't use inflatables they are for the swimming pool

  • Make sure you have meeting point and tell someone a time when you will be back.

• If you fall in, float, breathe and relax

  • When you have got your breathe back call for help or swim gently to safety

     

• In an emergency dial 999 for the Coastguard

  • Do not go in to the water to attempt a rescue of a person or dog