If you are going to jump, jump safely was the message to young people from Fishguard and Goodwick Youth Club at last week's WAVE event.

The event was co-ordinated by youth worker Steve Lewis and run in collaboration with the RNLI, coastguards, Alcohol Concern Wales and the local police community support officer.

It follows on from a similar and successful one in Lower Town last year.

Youth club members learnt key safety messages about respecting the sea, as well as witnessing and taking part in a mock rescue staged by the lifeboat and coastguard.

The event was sponsored by Stena, with a barbeque for the young people provided by Goodwick's station café.

"We don't want to tell kids not to jump in but want them to be able to do it safely," said Steve. "Fishguard and Goodwick are popular places to do it, especially the Fisherman's Pier where we ran the event."

Fishguard lifeboat crew member, Saskia van Schip, added:

"We want everybody to enjoy the sea and the cliffs, but we also want everybody to stay safe.

"Our advice is to not to just jump but to participate in the activity with registered coasteering companies who have the necessary training and equipment to make the experience safe and fun.

"Other top tips for people wanting to jump into the sea are to check for safety hazards, such as submerged rocks, in the water and to check the depth of the water – a jump of ten metres requires a depth of at least five metres.

"Jumpers should be aware that the tide can rise and fall, which alters the depth of the water. They should also be aware that sea and weather conditions can change rapidly, be aware of the risks of cold water shock and to check that it is possible to get out of the water."