RNLI lifeguard patrols start at Dawlish and Teignmouth for busy summer season
RNLI lifeguard patrols have begun at Sandy Bay, Exmouth, Dawlish Warren and Teignmouth in preparation for the summer holidays. From Saturday 7 July, RNLI lifeguards will patrol local beaches from 10am-6pm daily throughout the summer.
Beaches patrolled are:
Sandy Bay Beach: 7 July-2 September, 10am-6pm daily
Exmouth Beach: 26 May-2 September, 10am-6pm daily
Dawlish Warren Beach: 7 July – 2 September, 10am-6pm daily
Teignmouth North Beach: 26 May – 2 September, 10am-6pm daily
Teignmouth South Beach: 7 July- 2 September, 10am-6pm daily
Tim Smart, RNLI lifeguard supervisor for the area, said:
‘We advise visitors coming to the area to always keep an eye on the flags. Swimmers should always swim between the red and yellow flags and you should never enter the water when the red flags are displayed.
Due to the location of Exmouth beach on the River Exe, at certain states of the tide we quite often have to red flag the area due to the strong currents, so please keep an eye on the flags when visiting.
Exmouth Beach is also very popular with kite surfers. We advise kit surfers to always kite with another person if possible but if not, take a means of calling for help. Equipment failure does happen, so please bear this in mind and be prepared.
We want visitors to enjoy their time at our beaches but we advise you to check the tide times and weather conditions before arriving and feel free to ask any of our lifeguards for advice.’
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