Red flags in Big Wave Bay Citizens Surfing Life Saving Staff Association: Fighting with nature has nothing to do with it

Big Wave Bay is one of the popular surfing spots in Hong Kong, but recently some swimmers were pushed to the reef by the surge when the red flag was hoisted at the beach, requiring rescue by lifeguards, and the lifeguards were also slightly injured.

The red flag was also hung at Big Wave Bay Beach today (16th). The reporter observed at the beach that there were still many people surfing at the scene.

Some surfing enthusiasts said that the sun is abundant today, coupled with the waves, it is very suitable for surfing activities.

However, referring to recent injuries to swimmers, he reminded novice surfers to do what they could, avoid deep water or close to reefs, and stay in shallow water to surf.

Big Wave Bay has always been a popular surfing spot in Hong Kong.

Although the red flag is hoisted at the beach today, there are still many people surfing in the water. There are surfers everywhere in shallow or deep water. There are also children playing and surfing in shallow water.

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Ms. Lin (middle) said that she would surf on six days a week and thought that Big Wave Bay is a very suitable place for surfing.

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Close to winter, the waves will be bigger and not suitable for novices

Surfing enthusiast Miss Lin believes that the weather today is good, and the waves in the sea have thrust, which is very suitable for surfing.

Ms. Lin said that she goes to Big Wave Bay for surfing at least six days a week and believes that it is a very suitable place for surfing.

She pointed out that Big Wave Bay has weaker waves from July to August and is suitable for novices to learn. However, the closer the winter is, the tighter the waves will be, and it will also become dangerous and unsuitable for novices.

Novices should avoid obstructing others to avoid accidents

Ms. Lin said that in the past summer vacation, a lot of novices and children have come to surf. For their long-term surfers, "There will always be people in front of you. Avoid them." Alright," I also think that novices should avoid hindering others.

Ms. Lin said that since the beginning of the summer vacation, a lot of novices and children have come to surf. "There will always be people in front of you. Avoid them." "It's okay if you hit it."

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Ms. Lin also suggested that novices should stay in the shallow water as much as possible to play.

She said that in addition to the danger of being swept away by the current at the bottom of the beach, it also has the opportunity to be swept away by the current and hit the reef.

In addition, the surfboards of other surfers may also pose a danger and must be careful to get hit.

Ms. Lin pointed out that "I can't play with the waves, but I don't know where I should go to the waves."

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"I can’t actually play with the waves" is the most important thing

Regarding the recent complaints on the Internet that surfers are irresponsible to surf when the red flag is hoisted or when the wind is blowing, Ms. Lin explained that "the waves can't actually be played, but I don't know (surfing) should go where the waves are. She believes that the red flag is a warning to swimmers and surfing beginners, and it will not pose a big threat to skilled surfers. In addition, when surfing in foreign countries, the waves on the sea surface are even larger than those in the wind. People don’t think it’s a big wave, but it’s dangerous to people who don’t know how to play."

Mr. Hou was exposed to surfing on the first day of today. He who has experience with stand-up boards thinks that surfing is more exciting.

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Beginners’ first day exposure to surfing: it’s exciting

Today is the first day that Mr. Hou is exposed to surfing activities. He who has experience of participating in stand-up water activities thinks that surfing is more exciting. "It is difficult to play, and the waves are difficult to control." Under the guidance of his friends, he thinks that he is gradually starting to get started. .

Asked if he is worried about flying the red flag, novices will be in danger.

Mr. Hou said, "Most of them should be novices, and there should be no problems in playing near the shore." He is more worried about the rocks on the beach. When children go to the beach to play, adults need to "watch tight", and novices should stay in shallow water.

Life Saving Staff Association: Injured swimmers in Big Wave Bay usually have a certain level of swimming skills

Hu Qirong, spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Kowloon Life Saving Workers Association, said that the red flag on the beach means that it is dangerous and it is not suitable for water sports.

He described it as falling into the water when the red flag is hoisted, as if "fighting with nature, there is nothing to fight against."

During heavy waves, surfing may be pushed by swells and undercurrents to the reef and be injured.

Hu bluntly said that it is usually not people who do not know how to swim, but people who have a certain level of swimming skills who are injured in Big Wave Bay.

He also pointed out that if lifeguards rescue the injured in a big wave, it is also dangerous. "They are all fighting for their lives." Therefore, he urged the public not to engage in water activities when the red flag is hoisted.

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