With RNLI lifeguards returning to their posts to keep visitors safe at beaches in Pembrokeshire, over Easter, lifeguards have been in training for their return to the shorelines.
Lifeguards will be patrolling at Tenby South Beach from 10am to 6pm from Good Friday, April 18 to 21.
The RNLI will also be patrolling at Whitesands Beach every day from 10am to 6pm until April 27.
Anyone visiting the coast should choose a lifeguarded beach, according to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
Last year (2024) RNLI lifeguards in West Wales of responded to 654 incidents, aided 1,055 people, made 96,388 preventative actions and saved five lives.
From Monday, April 21, the service will continue on weekends only at Tenby South until May 25. Whitesands will also be patrolled at weekends only until May 25, when the beach goes live full time.
The RNLI encourages beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags. Lifeguards position the flags in the safest area of the beach and patrol this area at all times.
Anyone intending on intend on surfing or participating in hard craft activity, should stay between the black and white flags.
At this time of year, when the sea is at its coldest, cold water shock is a possibility. Water temperature below 15 degrees can affect breathing and movement, which often causes panic and can lead to drowning.
Anyone planning a dip is advised to wear a wetsuit, to minimise the risk of cold water shock and the carrying of a floatation device is recommended.
Lifeguards will be patrolling at Tenby South Beach from 10am to 6pm from Good Friday, April 18 to 21.
The RNLI will also be patrolling at Whitesands Beach every day from 10am to 6pm until April 27.
Anyone visiting the coast should choose a lifeguarded beach, according to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
Last year (2024) RNLI lifeguards in West Wales of responded to 654 incidents, aided 1,055 people, made 96,388 preventative actions and saved five lives.
From Monday, April 21, the service will continue on weekends only at Tenby South until May 25. Whitesands will also be patrolled at weekends only until May 25, when the beach goes live full time.
The RNLI encourages beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags. Lifeguards position the flags in the safest area of the beach and patrol this area at all times.
Anyone intending on intend on surfing or participating in hard craft activity, should stay between the black and white flags.
At this time of year, when the sea is at its coldest, cold water shock is a possibility. Water temperature below 15 degrees can affect breathing and movement, which often causes panic and can lead to drowning.
Anyone planning a dip is advised to wear a wetsuit, to minimise the risk of cold water shock and the carrying of a floatation device is recommended.
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00:00Hi guys, my name's George and today we're doing our beach competencies for our early season lifeguard induction