RNLI lifeguards are urging beachgoers to stay safe this weekend following a busy week of callouts and rescues.
RNLI lifeguard supervisor James Uren said: "It's been a busy week for the charity's lifeguards across Cornwall, with some welcome sunshine coupled with some cracking surf midweek.
"We're looking towards another couple of sunny days and I would urge beach goers to head to a beach with RNLI lifeguard cover, so they can swim or bodyboard between the red and yellow flags where the lifeguards patrol.
"Heed the lifeguards advise and if using equipment, make sure it's in a sea worthy condition, and you are using it correctly."
Today two kayakers were rescued after being blown out to sea at Gwithian beach, near Hayle.
Mr Uren said: "The two kayakers were extremely lucky that they were spotted today, and that the lifeguards were able to help so quickly.
"Although they were both wearing lifejackets, they were insufficiently dressed; the man in the water was only wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
"The seas temperature is still extremely cold and he could have been in serious trouble had the lifeguards not been around."
On Wednesday two men and a woman, all in their twenties, were rescued after they were spotted out of their depth and struggling in a strong current at Porthtowan.
An off-duty lifeguard spotted the trio assisted them to shore.
RNLI lifeguard supervisor Drustan Ward urged people to take care.
He said: "It can be very scary if you find yourself stuck in a rip current and it's easy to panic and find yourself in further trouble. There is a particularly strong current at Porthtowan at the moment, which you can feel pushing you towards the rocks and tries to take you around the headland."
"We'd advise anyone going in the water once the lifeguards have finished for the day, to take note of the signage at the entrance to the beach.
"People should always consider their abilities and carefully assess the sea conditions before deciding whether to go in to the sea. If visiting an area where you don't know the beach well, ask the local surfers and other water users for advice or contact the nearest RNLI lifeboat station."
