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Water safety advice for visitors to Burnham Overy Staithe, Scolt Head Island and Brancaster.
Burnham Overy Podcast
A chat with Overy ferry skipper John Thompson and local sailing instructor Ash Faire-Ring
Download the podcast (mp3 file) to play later
Kayaks and paddleboards at Burnham Overy Staithe
Burnham Overy Paddlers poster
Advice poster for kayakers and stand-up paddle boards in Burnham Overy harbour
Swimming at Burnham Overy Staithe
Burnham Overy Swimmers poster
Advice poster for swimmers in Burnham Overy harbour
Scolt Head Island
Tide Times
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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