The police are inviting members of the public to a water safety day this week to offer tips and information on how to be safe in the sea.  

Devon and Cornwall Police will be with the RNLI Penlee Lifeboat Station, HM Coastguard, Cornwall Fire and Rescue, Cornwall Council, National Coastwatch Institution, RNLI events and water safety team along with the RNLI shop, Mor Swimming, and other local businesses.

Organised by Penzance Police and Safer Penzance, the event will be based at Penzance Promenade, opposite the arcade close to the junction with Alexandra Rad.

Emergency services teams will provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at their kit, including police vehicles and more at the open-to-all free event.

The public can meet Blue Light teams responsible for keeping them safe, who will be sharing tips and information about how to be smart in the sea to enjoy the water safely.

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The Police Diving Team and the RNLI, Coastguard Helicopter and Boarder Force with the boats and jet skis will give water demonstrations.  

Water demonstrations will be taking place off Penzance Promenade from 3-5pm weather permitting.

Louisa Brown, Devon & Cornwall Police, Neighbourhood Team Lead said: “This is the second annual Penzance Water Safety Day, and we are looking forward to meeting our community visitors to share and advice, following a successful event last year.

“We are so lucky in Penzance to enjoy outstanding coastal areas and we will continue to work with our partners to ensure people can be safe and know what to do in an emergency.

“This is a great opportunity to promote what we all and speak with our community especially as we are enjoying the longer days leading to the summer holidays, when more of us are keen to spend time on and in the water.”

The public is reminded to keep safe by following the Water Safety Code which advises people to:

  • Stop and think, spot the dangers.
  • Stay together, stay close.
  • In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the coastguard.