swimming in the sea question

MiffyMoo_2

I'd recommend the nappy trick too. Use a clean disposable, pop your key in and fold the nappy up as you would if it was dirty and put it under your towel. No one wants to touch a dirty nappy!

PlymouthMaid

I used to ask a neighbouring family to watch my stuff and then I would do the same for them.

WantToBeSE

force_ten wrote: »

I would not be happy doing this, if there was an emergency that the lifeguard had to respond to then they would be off leaving your stuff unattended

I am very surprised that a life guard on duty would agree to look after your valuables while you went off for a swim

Well there is never just 1 or 2 lifeguards on duty, there are often 3 or 4. And on the off chance that they are called in an emergency, then they would leave it by the red and yellow flags I am sure. besides, I don't go swimming for 10mins even, just a few mins. So not long.

lesleystrawson

Google 'Tan Safe Beach Safe' on amazon.:)

itsanne

We've buried a key in the sand underneath the rug / towel.

moomoomama27

I live 5 minutes from several beautiful beaches, and regularly take the kids swimming in the sea. I bought a waterproof screw top tube like thing, a bit like the 80s pocket money holders, you wear round your neck, but smaller. I put keys and any cash I have in there, it works fine!

I do like the happy trick though

boots_babe

I'd recommend a Chillswim dry bag:

https://shopdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=productlisting&CategoryID=4480&OrgID=20431

There are various sizes. It's primarily intended as a safety device, to make you visible in the water, but has the added bonus of being able to store items inside it to take with you, such as your keys.

HTH.