Jellyfish and Weeverfish Stings
If you or someone you are with is stung by a Weeverfish, place the inflamed area in hot (but not scalding) water. Be sure to test the temperature of the water before applying.
The sting from a jellyfish can be very painful, and in some instances life threatening. If it is a standard, non-life threatening sting, the best thing to do to reduce the painful swelling is to spray it with urine or sea water. Don't rub it as this will make it worse. Then, apply a cold compress or ice if you can. If the sting seems particularly severe, or the individual affected is suffering from other symptoms such as raised pulse or breathing difficulties, seek immediate medical attention.
Inflatable safety.
Inflatable leisure accessories such as air-filled sun loungers are meant to be used on dry land, or in a swimming pool, and are not suitable for use in the sea, as they can be swept out by the tides and unseen currents. If you insist on bringing them to the beach, then at least be sure to stay safe by adhering to the following safety rules:
Stay close to any children in your care, and supervise them at all times - Follow the advice of the lifeguard to the letter - Dont go beyond the area between the red and yellow flags - Dont take them out in big waves, or when the orange windsock is flying, as they will be impossible to control, and dangerous as a result.
Stay safe in the sun.
While many people go to the beach purely to enjoy the sunshine, and it can lead to some glorious days, it is wise to avoid direct exposure to the sun, particularly around mid-day. Sunburn can ruin your holiday, and increases your risk of contracting skin cancer, so wear loose clothing and the strongest sunscreen you can lay your hands on if you want to minimise your risk. Remember the old slogan:
Put on a white or light T-shirt
Grab yourself a hat to protect your head
Invest in some dcent sun block
How to pick the right beach for you.
Depending on the beach, you might have quite a trek from the car to the beach, so dont over-pack. Obviously, youll need towels and sunscreen, and you might want to take a packed lunch and a flask full of cold juice as well. Sometimes, there is nothing better than having a barbeque on the beach, but check that you are allowed to have them on the beach you intend to visit before bringing one. If you are using a disposable barbeque, dont bury it when you are done as not only does this litter the beach, it also poses a burning risk to anyone that walks over it. - 16887
If you or someone you are with is stung by a Weeverfish, place the inflamed area in hot (but not scalding) water. Be sure to test the temperature of the water before applying.
The sting from a jellyfish can be very painful, and in some instances life threatening. If it is a standard, non-life threatening sting, the best thing to do to reduce the painful swelling is to spray it with urine or sea water. Don't rub it as this will make it worse. Then, apply a cold compress or ice if you can. If the sting seems particularly severe, or the individual affected is suffering from other symptoms such as raised pulse or breathing difficulties, seek immediate medical attention.
Inflatable safety.
Inflatable leisure accessories such as air-filled sun loungers are meant to be used on dry land, or in a swimming pool, and are not suitable for use in the sea, as they can be swept out by the tides and unseen currents. If you insist on bringing them to the beach, then at least be sure to stay safe by adhering to the following safety rules:
Stay close to any children in your care, and supervise them at all times - Follow the advice of the lifeguard to the letter - Dont go beyond the area between the red and yellow flags - Dont take them out in big waves, or when the orange windsock is flying, as they will be impossible to control, and dangerous as a result.
Stay safe in the sun.
While many people go to the beach purely to enjoy the sunshine, and it can lead to some glorious days, it is wise to avoid direct exposure to the sun, particularly around mid-day. Sunburn can ruin your holiday, and increases your risk of contracting skin cancer, so wear loose clothing and the strongest sunscreen you can lay your hands on if you want to minimise your risk. Remember the old slogan:
Put on a white or light T-shirt
Grab yourself a hat to protect your head
Invest in some dcent sun block
How to pick the right beach for you.
Depending on the beach, you might have quite a trek from the car to the beach, so dont over-pack. Obviously, youll need towels and sunscreen, and you might want to take a packed lunch and a flask full of cold juice as well. Sometimes, there is nothing better than having a barbeque on the beach, but check that you are allowed to have them on the beach you intend to visit before bringing one. If you are using a disposable barbeque, dont bury it when you are done as not only does this litter the beach, it also poses a burning risk to anyone that walks over it. - 16887
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