Beach Safety Rules

30 05, 2017

Know Before you go: What do the Flag Colors Mean?

By |2019-08-01T11:27:34+00:00May 30th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments

A day may be sunny and the water beautiful, but high surf and/or strong currents can create a dangerous time to go into the Gulf of Mexico. When you visit the beach, you don’t want to take unnecessary risks. Yes, playing in those big waves can be fun, but be aware of the warnings. Take a few moments to learn about each color of the flag warning system. A yellow flag indicates a medium hazard. Proceed, but with caution. A [...]

17 08, 2016

Know Your Limits: Swim, Surf and Boat Safety

By |2019-08-01T12:39:27+00:00August 17th, 2016|Blog|1 Comment

Make your beach day one for the photo books by following safe practices for swimming, surfing and boating. A dip in the Gulf of Mexico is the order of the day for most visitors. The call of the warm waves is too tempting to resist, but swimmers should know the flag colors before getting in the water. Most beach towns along the Gulf Coast, including Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, use the same warning flag system to give visitors a [...]

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