Trygfonden Kystlivredning urges bathers and those involved in water activities to be aware of onshore and offshore winds before venturing into the water.
The call comes after lifeguards in several parts of the country were busy at the weekend, when the hot summer weather drew many people to the beaches.
“We are looking into a period of wind that comes relatively strong for the time of year from all possible corners, and therefore we must have called guard in hand”, says Anders Myrhøj, head of coastal lifesaving at Trygfonden Coastal Lifesaving.
Offshore wind is a term for wind that blows from land and over the sea. Onland wind is an expression for wind that blows from the sea and over land.
“Pålandsvind is where you experience life in the water and bigger waves. This increases the current in the water, and you can get caught in it – these so-called rip holes. Globally, they are the biggest cause of people dying in water”, says Anders Myrhøj.
He adds that TrygFonden’s coastal lifeguards point to areas on the beach where there are no active sinkholes. That’s why it’s a good idea to search down to the areas where there are lifeguards if you want to get in the water, says Anders Myrhøj.
This summer, TrygFonden’s coastal lifeguards are present at 34 beaches and harbor baths around the country.
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Source: politiken.dk
