Water safety advice for visitors to Burnham Overy Staithe, Scolt Head Island and Brancaster.
A chat with Overy ferry skipper John Thompson and local sailing instructor Ash Faire-Ring
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Advice poster for kayakers and stand-up paddle boards in Burnham Overy harbour
Advice poster for swimmers in Burnham Overy harbour
To avoid being cut off by the incoming tide on the sands or marshes, make sure you are back at Overy Staithe or on the coast path at least four hours before the time of high water shown above.
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