Beach Safety
5 Secrets to Awesome Beach Etiquette
By Brad KnoxJune 10, 20163 min read
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5 Be a good neighbor
Since everyone goes to the beach to have fun (or at least I do) it is important not to intrude on others. Any experienced beach-goer will tell you their biggest pet peeve is when someone else plops their belongings right in their personal space. When you’re putting on sunscreen or shaking your towel off keep in mind the wind direction. Sand or sunscreen in your eyes can be painful and annoying. Give everyone a little space and respect their personal bubble! There's plenty of beach for everyone.
4 Be Friendly
It's important to be nice to everyone, especially the lifeguards. Being friendly on the beach is a must. Go there with a good attitude and spread the joy. Everyone is there for the same reason; to have fun! Most beach-goers are happy to carry on a little small talk. Be friendly with your temporary neighbors. You never know who you may meet on the beach, it is a small world after all. In addition, most lifeguards are happy to have a brief conversation with you, especially if you go up to the stand with a big smile. However, do keep in mind that their eyes are constantly scanning the shoreline for potential victims, so don't be offended if they don't make eye contact.
3 Thank the Lifeguard Before You Leave
Lifeguards are on stand every day in the hot sun to ensure your safety and the safety of the others at the beach. Sitting in the sun can be tiring, not to mention the grueling workouts many go through before they even reach the stand. A quick “thank you” before you leave goes a long way.
In addition to the arcades and shops, count on Thrasher's to be open for the weekend.
2 Do Not Feed The Seagulls!
Sure it’s fun to tease them and have a wild animal flock all around you, but there is a logic to this. Seagulls are migratory birds. This means they are supposed to migrate along with the temperatures. If everyone feeds them all summer, they think this is a perfect place to set up home. Many end up starving or freezing to death in the winter when everyone leaves the beach. Oh, and it’s an offense you can get a fine for.
Delmarva Power’s Matt Likovich holds up the 2013 Coastal Cleanup T-shirt design at the kickoff event in Ocean City Sept 4. Volunteers will get a free T-shirt for participating in the trash pick-up in Ocean City this Saturday. (Clara Vaughn)
1 Pack in, Pack out
Pick up your trash and make sure you have ALL of it. The beach isn’t a garbage can, and it’s likely someone will call you out if you leave trash behind. As they say, “leave only your footprints.” Now get out there, be safe, and have a great time. The beach is the best place to enjoy a hot summer day.About Brad Knox
Aspiring environmental studies and journalism student at Salisbury University. I am an outdoor enthusiast and I enjoy anything on the water from surfing, to fishing and duck hunting.
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