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Beach Safety
Advice for beach users
- Swim at Lifeguard-supervised beaches - these are safer
- Do not swim when the red flag is flying
- Obey the lifeguards' advice and read warning notices before entering the sea
- Be aware of the cold, and wear suitable clothing
- Do not swim straight after a meal
- Alcohol and water sports do not mix
- Children should be supervised at all times
- Do not dig in or climb on the cliffs, and keep clear of sand dunes
- Please take your litter home
Water safety advice
- Never swim, sail or take part in a water sport alone. Always tell someone of your whereabouts
- Check local conditions before going into open water
- Wear suitable clothing for your activity and keep all equipment in good condition
- Be courteous and polite to other water users, and be aware of possible dangers
- Do not climb on or swim close to breakwaters or piers
- Keep an eye on your children - know where they are at all times
Motorized and powered craft
- Obey the seaside byelaws, do not exceed the speed limit and act responsibly
- Be considerate to other water users. Do not enter swimming zoned areas
- Keep well away from swimmers at all times
- Keep out of the way of shipping and learn the "rules of the road"
- Listen to the radio weather forecast, and check local sea conditions and times of tide with the Coastguard
- Keep an eye on each other and report anybody in trouble as soon as possible. Learn how to help and carry out self rescue
- Please park your towing vehicle with consideration, and DO NOT OBSTRUCT ACCESS FOR OTHER USERS OR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Water skiers - do not dry launch from the beach
- Please use the preferred launching sites
- Cars are not permitted on the beaches
A code of conduct for all
- Please do not wave jump or water-ski in the launch area
- Avoid conflict with other beach users
- Swimmers - KEEP CLEAR OF BOAT LAUNCHING AREAS
- Noise from powered craft can disturb people on the beach - BE CONSIDERATE AND KEEP WELL AWAY
- Remember - noise travels much further during onshore winds, so keep well offshore
- Offshore winds can blow you out to sea - BE CAREFUL
Stay away from wildlife areas, especially at nesting-time
Useful Telephone numbers:
- Royal Yachting Assoc.(01703) 627499
- British Marine Indst. Fed.(01784) 473377
- Environment Agency (Rec. & Nav.) (01454) 624376
- Police Headquarters Norwich (01603) 768769
- Police North Walsham(01692) 402222
- Police Cromer (01263) 512211
- Police Wells (01328) 862211
- Downtide Marine (01263) 768813
- North Norfolk District Council (01263) 513811
- Beach Office & Lifeguard Cromer (01263) 511475
- Beach Office & Lifeguard Sheringham (01263) 823969
- Lifeguard Mundesley (01263) 722236
- Norfolk Coast Project (01328) 711533
- King's Lynn & West Norfolk Council (01485) 532516
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council (01493) 856100
- Coastguard Great Yarmouth (01493) 851338
- Coastguard Wells (01328) 710219
A copy of the bylaws can be obtained from:
North Norfolk Tourist Information Centres
Lifeguards Stations
Beach Inspector Offices




