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Pool toys and cheap inflatables can blow offshore fast on breezy days and are poor rescue devices in rips. If a child uses a guarded-beach boogie board, leash or stay within arm’s reach. Never chase a drifting float into an unguarded block.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
