Each year, tens of thousands of people are rescued from the surf, while far too many others are not so lucky. Monday marks the start National Beach Safety week. The beach has dangers that can be effectively managed through public awareness and the vigilance of professional lifeguards. For reasons of public safety, a reminder of the pleasures and hazards associated with the beach are appropriate at the beginning of the busy summer beach season.
1. Swim Near A Lifeguard
2. Learn To Swim
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3. Never Swim Alone
4. Don't Fight the Current
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5. Swim Sober
6. Leash Your Board
7. Don't Float Where You Can't Swim
8. Life Jackets = Boating Safety
9. Don't Dive Headfirst, Protect Your Neck
10. At Home, You're the Lifeguard
Come join East Hampton Town Lifeguards and East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue on Saturday May 26 at 5:00pm at Guild Hall in East Hampton to view special footage from “Waterproof Lifeguards for Life.”
Ed Reid is an Assistant Captain of East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue, Captain of the East Hampton Town Lifeguards, and a Junior Lifeguard Instructor.
