Each letter of SAFE stands for the following:
S is for Spot the dangers
A is for Always go with a friend or with an adult
F is for Find and follow the safety sings and flags
E is for Emergency – put your hand up and shout!
Spot the dangers means being aware of different dangers like rocks and groynes (a groyne is a breakwater which is like a fence and can be buried under the sand).
Always go with a friend or with an adult means being aware that it is always safer to go swimming with your friend or in a group, so that if you do get into danger there is someone there to help.
- Red and yellow flags - safest place to swim.
- Black and white checked flags – surfers only, no swimming.
- Red flags – dangerous to swim.
- Orange sock – do not take inflatables into the water
Emergency–put your hand up and shout! This means being aware of the different ways of getting help in an emergency. If you are in danger put your hand up and shout! If you see someone with their hand up you should get help fast.