Bathing Guidelines
Enjoy the nature, the beach and the sea on one of the lovely beaches in Kerteminde Municipality. But don’t forget to respect the sea when you go the beach.
1. Learn to swim!
Bathing at the beach can be dangerous especially if you do not know how to swim. If you decide to take to the water regardless, you should find a place where you can touch the bottom to stay out of trouble.
2. Never bathe alone
If you stay with at least one other person in the water, you can keep an eye out for each other and react quicker if one of you encounters problems. This increases the safety of all of you. If you visit a beach with a lifeguard tower, you should always swim in the area between the red/yellow flags, where it is monitored by lifeguards.
Avoid dangerous games in the water and do not shout for help for fun.
3. Learn to read the wind and water conditions
Before swimming, you should check the depth, current and wind direction. Offshore winds will quickly carry inflatable toys, rubber boats and air mattresses out to sea. The water is colder by the coast and there may bean abundance of stinging jellyfish about. Onshore winds increase the chances of rip currents. If you are caught in a rip current, it is important that you remain calm and allow yourself to be pulled out by the current. This way, you will have the energy needed to swim to the side and towards the shore when the current passes.
4. Familiarise yourself with the beach
You must be extra careful if you are swimming somewherenew to you. Ask the locals or a lifeguard if thereare conditions you should be aware of before entering the water. Perhaps high speed ferries sail close by, causing large waves or the beach may be known for its strong undertow or its many rip currents. Take your time and remember that conditions change with the weather.
5. Don’t lose sight of children
Even older children who are good swimmers in a swimming pool can easily end up in trouble in the sea’s waves and currents. You should therefore keep a good eye on children on the beach and make sure that you do not get distracted. Stay close to them so that you can hear each other and you can take action if necessary.
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