Sligo Bay RNLI are urging anyone planning a trip to the coast, beach, or inland waters over the weekend to stay safe amid the continued good spell of warm weather forecast to enjoy themselves but please be mindful of their own personal safety.
Among the advice issued is:
Check weather and tide times before venturing out on the water and always check local signage for safety and hazards.
Always carry a means of communication such as a VHF radio or mobile phone in a waterproof pouch and let someone know where you are going and when you are due back.
If you find yourself in a rip current, do not swim against or it or you will get exhausted.
If you can, stand up and wade, or swim parallel to the shore until you are free of the rip, then head to shore.
If you get into difficulty or see someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
