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Enjoying the sea, sun and water? But do it safely!

To make your day at the beach as safe as possible, we have listed a few things for you. Please read the following information before enjoying the Noordwijk beach.

  • Only go swimming in places where it is permitted and supervised by the Lifeguard;
  • Always keep an eye on children, both in the water and on the beach;
  • Stay in the water at arm's length away from small children;
  • Can't swim? Then enter the water up to your knees;
  • Do not swim near marshes (= currents that pull towards the sea);
  • Alcohol and swimming do not go together. This is life-threatening!
  • Never swim alone! Even the best swimmer can get into trouble, for example, cramp
  • In easterly winds (= winds blowing towards the sea), do not use flotation devices (floating objects), you could potentially drift far into the sea;
  • Do not dig deep pits on the beach (due to collapse and suffocation hazards);
  • Adhere to designated zones for various water sports.
     Pay attention to warning flags
    • Yellow flag = dangerous water
    • Red flag = no swimming
    • Question mark flag = child found
    • Orange windsock = do not enter the water with flotation devices
  • Follow the directions of the Lifeguard at all times.

Child lost

Children are fast. Especially on a crowded beach, you can lose them in an instant. This leads to anxious moments for both child and parent/caregiver. Children want to be found as quickly as possible. To reunite you as quickly as possible, you can get a free 06 wristband at our beach stations. Write on this

Flags

The Lifeguard Service has several flags. With these flags our lifeguards inform beach visitors about the current situation and dangers. The following flags are used on the Noordwijk beach: Reddingsbrigade flag Lifeguards present This flag indicates that the lifeguard station is open and in the working area of the lifeguard is supervised by qualified

Drowning

See a swimmer or bather in distress? If so, always call 911! At the lifeguard we use the following definition of drowning: drowning is the experience of respiratory distress due to total or partial immersion in a liquid. This definition of drowning does not imply: that a drowning person dies that there is a need for medical treatment that

Marine life

Jellyfish The North Sea is home to several species of jellyfish. These marine animals are carried along with the undertow. Because of this, the jellyfish are often seen in offshore wind, the undertow then moves towards the beach. The jellyfish native to the Netherlands pose no danger to humans. The jellyfish have stinging cells that are coated with poison