Whoever decides what flags to run up is a complete and utter wimp. To tell me I can’t get in the water when there is a cross current or because the waves are too big. You have people paying thousands of dollars to come here, and unless the “OCEAN” looks like a f’ing BATHTUB, you can’t get in. It has everything to do businesses not wanting bad press because someone might drown. Should we outlaw sharks from biting and jellyfish from stinging too? It’s an OCEAN! Businesses/counties have zero business telling me I can’t get in the water at the gulf of all places, when I’ve been in water far worse all over the country. Yalls lifeguards aren’t for saving people as much as they r for telling you not to get in the water. And no I’m not complaining about the guards cuz I’m sure they can actually do their jobs very well, I’m complaining about the “laws” they’re told to follow. Implement an age limit or some type of policy when it’s rougher. I can see not swimming in a hurricane but it’s getting to the point where if the water is moving you can’t get in. Please quit being so trigger happy on the defcon flags! Almost feel like y’all should owe people money back because yes some people only come to the beach to play in the water or yes, surf!
