RNLI lifeguard patrols in Jersey have finished at two beaches
Sunday, (8 September) marked the end of the peak summer season in Jersey, and there will now be a reduced service with lifeguards no longer patrolling the beaches at Plémont and Grève de Lecq.
RNLI lifeguards will continue to patrol daily from 10am to 6pm at St Ouens (Le Braye, El Tico and Watersplash) and St Brelade’s Bay.
The RNLI works in partnership with the States of Jersey government each year to set up and roll out a lifeguard service, at their request. Setting up a lifeguard service each season for the States involves several different elements including recruiting and training lifeguards and organising the logistics to deliver equipment to the beaches.
RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor for Jersey, Aaron White said:
‘RNLI lifeguards will continue to patrol at four beaches in the coming weeks and I would like to remind people that if you are planning on going to the coast to do so at a lifeguarded beach, swim and bodyboard between the red and yellow flags and if you do get into trouble remember to float to live, lie flat on your back with your ears submerged, remain calm and await assistance.’
‘I’d like to thank the States of Jersey for their support which allows to provide the service and help continue to keep people safe when they head to the coast. ‘
To find your nearest lifeguarded beach visit www.rnli.org.uk/findyournearest
Notes to editors
· Photo is of lifeguard Nelly Gallichan on duty
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