Beach Safety Project

The annual beach safety project has been running successfully since 2008, keeping Hout Bay beach safe for residents and visitors to the bay.

The project runs over December and January every year, from 8am to 6pm. Each patrol slot is two hours.

We rely on our regular loyal beach patrollers and encourage all members to join in the fun and sign up.

You can access the patrol roster here.

Or email admin@hbnw.co.za with your preferred dates and times.

Do’s & Dont's of Patrolling

• Be Eyes and ears only. Do not approach or attempt to arrest any one

• Always have the radio readily available

• DO NOT display valuables such as Cellphone, cameras etc,

• A pair of binoculars is recommended while on patrol

• Make sure you know the correct radio protocol and procedures

• Should you not be familiar with the Radio process, please ask the Deep Blue Operator, or previous shift patroller for an explanation

• Always be visible while on patrol on foot or in your car

• Stay with your patrol partner

• Be alert at all times and report any irregularities or suspicious people and vehicles to Watchcon

• When reporting incidents to Watchcon please make sure to provide the following information:

  • Your Location

  • Suspect description – starting with shoes, and working your way up

  • Reason for reporting suspect, what is the incident being reported

  • If applicable provide vehicle descriptions: Make, Colour and registration number

• Speak slowly and clearly

• Remember the controllers cannot see what you can and need to get emergency response vehicles to you

• In the event of an incident please stay with the victim until the necessary help arrives

• Be helpful to tourists and visitors

• If a tourist or visitor is behaving in a manner which is unsafe to themselves or their belongings, putting themselves at unnecessary risk, a patroller may approach them and offer recommended alternatives to ensure their safety