Follow these NSRI rules

MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Mossel Bay NSRI welcomes all visitors to the Mossel Bay area, using our beaches and sea.

The NSRI's plea is that holidaymakers put safety first.

Ensure that an emergency situation doesn’t ruin your beach holiday by following these tips from the NSRI.

Always swim at beaches where lifeguards are on duty and always swim between the lifeguards' flags.
Don’t drink alcohol and then swim.
Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone.
Children must always be supervised by an attentive adult, who is able to swim. Adults should never be distracted by their phones while watching children swim.
Swimmers should know how to spot and avoid a rip current.
Never attempt to rescue someone in distress by yourself.
Watch children who are using floatation devices carefully as the wind could sweep them out to sea.
Learn how to do CPR in case of an emergency.
Remember that drowning is silent. People who are drowning are usually not yelling for help or waving their hands around.
Boaters and paddlers must always watch the weather forecast carefully and be prepared for the worst if weather conditions change.
If you’re going out paddling or boating, always let a responsible person know the route that you plan on taking and your estimated return time. An easy way to do this is to log your outing on the SafeTRX app. This is available online to download.
Wear a lifejacket at all times when out at sea and keep your cellphone, with a fully charged battery, in a watertight plastic sleeve attached to your lifejacket.
Always wear a lifejacket while fishing close to the shore’s edge, especially on cliffs or rocks.
Be aware of high and low tides and never turn your back to the sea while fishing.
Take extra precautions during bi-monthly spring tides. Tidal rock pools may not be safe during these extra high tides.