Overview
- The Municipality of Rawson will test a new green-flag signal at Playa Unión during the 2026 summer to indicate when water sports are permitted in specific sectors.
- The trial remains exclusive to Playa Unión for now, with no announced plans to extend the system to other Atlantic coast beaches.
- Sector lifeguards will decide when to raise or remove the flag based on sea state, coastal conditions and the number of bathers in the water.
- A raised flag authorizes activities such as surfing, kayaking and personal watercraft; removal signals athletes must stop and clear the area.
- Authorities also expanded the designated nautical-sports zone from the small breakwater to Plaza de los Inmigrantes, adding two lifeguard posts to the north to reduce conflicts with swimmers.