The causeway to the St Aubin’s Fort covers on an incoming tide extremely quickly. If you are unsure about the tide and conditions, don’t take the risk.
The distance between the fort and the closest part of the shore near the south arm slipway is around 400m, so allow up to 15 minutes to cross the causeway.
If you get cut off
Don’t panic and put yourself at risk. If you can, return to the fort stay there and call for help. Contact Jersey Coastguard on +44 (0) 1534 447705
In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
If you are spending time on the coast or exploring the shoreline and causeways around the island:
- Always check the tide times before you explore the coast
- Try to explore the coast with someone else. If you are unsure, seek the advice of someone with local knowledge of the area.
- Always tell someone ashore of your plans and when you intend to be back
- When exploring at low water, set a time when you intend to return to shore and stick to it
- Always keep an eye on the progress of the tide; it can move faster than you think, especially through gullies and around sand bars
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions
- Always have a means of calling for help with you, either a mobile phone or handheld VHF radio
- Be able to navigate back to shore if fog or mist comes down. Take suitable equipment, such as handheld compass and a map
- Stay away from cliff edges and use well marked paths. Some areas of the coast can be unstable
- Don’t take any unnecessary risks when on the coast. Stop and think before putting yourself in danger.