Wind and tide warning after six south west rescues in an hour
'Choose lifeguarded beaches'
"We're approaching spring tides now so they are quite strong, especially at mid-tide," Ms Rylance said."Paddleboarders in particular can be caught out by offshore winds round the headland, conditions can be quite different to the shelter of a bay."If they then have to turn around and paddle against the wind it can be exhausting and they may get fatigued and find they are unable to get back," she added.Ms Rylance reminded beachgoers to choose lifeguarded beaches and if that was not possible, to ask local people about any dangers to be aware of.
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