- Before leaving home, check weather and tide
information.
- Make sure you take sunscreen, sunglasses,
and drinking water.
- When arriving at the beach check for any
posted warnings and/or flags.
- If you play Beachgolff® find an area of the
beach were you don't endanger others.
- Watch out for jellies (jellyfish) laying on the
sand; some like the man-of-war can cause
painful stings. Others are not dangerous to
people, but it's best not to handle them or
touch your face or eyes if you've been
touching beached individuals since some
irritation may result.
- Always be aware of any hazards such as:
- Check to see if the rocks or sand you are
walking on is dry; avoid wet areas.
- Limit the amount of direct sunlight you
receive. Heat stroke and severe sunburn are
serious conditions.
- Do not dig deep holes, especially close to the
shoreline. Holes can cave in and trap
someone. And please make sure to fill in
holes before you leave the beach.
- All earthquakes do not cause tsunami but
many do. When you hear that an earthquake
has occurred, stand by for a tsunami
emergency.
- An earthquake in your area is a natural
tsunami warning. Do not stay in low-lying
coastal areas after a local earthquake.
- A tsunami is not a single wave but a series
of waves. Stay out of danger areas until an
"all clear" is issued by a competent authority.
- Approaching tsunami are sometimes
heralded by a noticeable rise or fall of
coastal water. This is nature's tsunami
warning and should be heeded.
- A small tsunami at one beach can be a giant
a few miles away. Don't let modest size of
one make you lose respect for all.
- The National Tsunami Warning Center does
not issue false alarms. When a warning is
issued, a tsunami exists.
- All tsunami, like hurricanes, are potentially
dangerous, even though they may not
damage every coastline they strike.
- Never go down to the beach to watch for a
tsunami. When you can see the wave, you
are too close to escape it.
- Sooner or later, tsunami visit every coastline
in the Pacific. Warnings apply to you if you
live in any Pacific coastal area.
- During a tsunami emergency, your local Civil
Defense, Police, and other emergency
organizations will try to save your life. Give
them all your cooperation.
| Mai huli `oe i kokua o ke kai! |
| (never turn your back on the ocean) |
The family style game
of Beachgolff® is meant to be
played away from the water.
of Beachgolff® is meant to be
played away from the water.
| Dealing With A Powerful Star (some information herein is from ref.3) Your feet may be hotter on a dark sand beach, but you will not get as sunburned on a dark sand beach. White sand reflects heat and UV light over your body while dark sand absorbs heat and light. The same holds true for a black T-shirt versus a white T-shirt. Dark shirts will get hotter and are not good on a hot day at the beach, but they will block more of the suns rays from hitting your skin. Modern materials with built-in UV blocking abilities are currently available. If wearing a white shirt, get the highest thread count weave for maximum protection from the sun. Beach clothing really is a special type of gear and we need better product available to the consumer. Beachgolff feels that the large surfwear companies produce an inferior product; one meant to fulfill style requirements, but made in foreign countries with inferior materials so that corporate profits are maximized. Beachgolff has some beachwear specifically designed to be functional & made from materials that maximize UV protection, yet are as natural as possible to allow the skin to breathe. We intend to continue R&D in this area until we are satisfied that our product is the highest quality, best material & designed to look , feel, and function well. In the northern hemisphere, the sun is strongest on June 1. Therefore you can suffer a more severe burn at the end of May than in early August or late July. Don't believe the old wives' tale that sweating a lot protects you from sunburn. Harmful rays of the sun (Ultraviolet, gamma, and x-rays) cause not only sunburn, but long-term wrinkling, sagging, discoloration, destruction of blood vessels, degradation of the skin's underlying support system, and skin cancer. Sunscreen lotions are rated by sun-protection factor (SPF). Where the higher the number the more chemical defense. To protect yourself against the long-term risks of cataracts, conjunctivitis (pink eye), and cornea damage, be sure you wear sunglasses that screen out both types of ultraviolet rays - both UVB & UVA rays. Sunglasses also protect your eyes to some degree from sand and other wind borne particles. However, in Beachgolff® it is recommend that swimming, or sporting type goggles are worn. These are made in prescription lenses and come in many styles. |
| TSUNAMI SURVIVAL: 10 tips for coastal dwellers |
| Special Information About Rip Currents A rip current is a seaward- moving current that circulates water back to sea after it is pushed ashore by waves. Each wave accumulates water on shore, creating seaward pressure. This pressure is released in an area with the least amount of resistance, which is usually the deepest point along the ocean floor. Rip currents also occur in areas where the strength of the waves is weakened by objects such as rock jetties, piers, natural reefs, and even large groups of bathers. Rip currents often look like muddy rivers flowing away from shore. They are sometimes mistakenly called “rip tides” or “undertows.” Stay at least 100 feet away from piers and jetties. Rip currents often occur alongside fixed objects in the water. Be aware of ocean conditions. |
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| Click on the "RIP CURRENTS" diagram above to enlarge it. |
| (source: N.O.A.A.) |
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