Nsri Warns
As the seasons change and we move into winter, sea conditions are known to become rough, despite relatively good weather on land.
It often happens that sea conditions worsen with bigger swells and stronger currents becoming common, sometimes due to storms occurring further out at sea.
These storms and worsening winter weather in the deep ocean cause our shorelines to experience rougher sea conditions although the weather may still be warm.
Due to these sea conditions, the NSRI are appealing to bathers to exercise extreme caution when swimming in the ocean and preferably swim where and when the lifeguards are on duty.
Bathers and those practicing water sport can expect wave height to be bigger and strong rip-currents to prevail.
Children should always have responsible adult supervision at the coast, on our inland waters and at swimming pools.
Anyone launching any kind of craft onto any water, coastal or inland, should always wear a correctly fitting and correctly fastened life-jacket and carry safety equipment, a whistle, red distress flares, a signaling mirror or CD disc which can be used with sunlight to signal rescuers and have a VHF radio and cell-phone kept in watertight sleeves.
Wear bright clothing and keep safety top of mind always.
Always let a responsible person know where you are going, your departure time, route and return time.
Stick to your route and in a sea rescue emergency call the NSRI on their local emergency number 082 990 5955.
