Heading to the beach this summer? Summer time is a wonderful time to visit the beach. The beach can provide a lot of fun activities like sunbathing, volleyball, fishing, swimming and even camping. Taking the family out for the day or weekend creates quality time that can create memories that last for years. Here are a few tips to help make your next trip to the beach a safe and joyful one.

Sunscreen: Sunscreen is the number one item to have anytime you are heading to the beach. Use a high SPF rating and make sure it is waterproof if planning on entering the water.

Beach Towels: Carry along one or two beach towels for sitting on, they can even be used to help keep you warm on cool days or shield you from excessive sun.

Portable Sun Shelter: Lightweight and easy to setup, a sun shelter provides protection from the sun and wind. Great for storage of towels, coolers and clothes. These work very well for changing areas.

Safety First: There are many things you can do to keep yourself and your family safe while at the beach. Minimize exposure during the peak sun ultra-violet hours of 10am to 3pm. Where full length clothing that is lightweight and breathable, such as CoolMAX. Use shoes or sandals to protect your feet. Large brimmed hats or caps can offer additional shade and help keep you cooler. Have plenty of non sugar liquids, like water or sugar free juices. Wear high quality sunglasses, cheap sunglasses may not offer the UV protection you need.

Play Time: A trip to your local sports store where you can find all types of games especially made for the beach. Volleyball, horseshoes and beach balls are some of the most common fun time activities. Water toys in a wide variety of styles including float tube, small boats and snorkeling equipment are also available.

While We can not completely protect ourselves from every obstacle we encounter, we can take action to reduce the potential for them. Don’t forget to help keep our beaches clean and dispose of all waste properly.

By: Byron Tabor

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