BODYBOARDING
Bodyboarding is one of the most popular ways to enjoy the ride the waves, bodyboarding can turn dangerous if you are not prepared.
Safety Checklist
- Always bodyboard between the red and yellow flags
- Tell someone you are going bodyboarding
- Bodyboard with a mate
- Always wear your leash
- Hold onto it and float if you get into trouble
- Check your equipment
- Be aware of rip currents
- Check weather conditions
- Wear the right wetsuit
- Consider other water users
- Call 999 in case of emergency and ask for the coastguard