Safety briefing

For swimmers

• No entering the water under the influence of alcohol.

• Enter the water sensibly and be considerate to other swimmers.

• Do not stay in the water too long. Avoid prolonged exposure to the cold.

• Stay within one's depth whilst in the water.

• If you feel unwell whilst in the water please contact a lifeguard or a member of the emergency services or if in the water raise your arm in the air.

• Once out of the water please dry yourself immediately and put on warm clothes.

• Children to be under the control of parents or designated adult.

• Listen to the instructions of the Lifeguards / Stewards / Emergency Services.

• Please seek assistance if you are feeling unwell. There is medical assistance available.

We hope that everyone will heed the above advice but please note that all swimmers enter the water at their own risk

For spectators

• Please adhere to instructions provided by stewards or members of the emergency services

• On leaving the beach (after the swim) please give priority to the swimmers - they are likely to be wet, cold and wearing limited clothing.  It is therefore vital that they get dry and changed as soon as possible

• In the event of an emergency please respond to instructions provided via the PA system

• Due to the tide and high volume of people wishing to watch the swim it may be necessary to restrict access to the beach via the slipway. This decision will be purely made on safety grounds

Click here to read the risk assessment