Daredevil surfers who ignore closed beach warnings will be taking their chances on their own with Home Affairs Minister David Burch saying he wouldn't be sending rescuers out to look for them.

He made the comments after press reports quoting surfer Christian Bush saying he relishes hurricanes.

He said: "This is what we look forward to all year. Those are the best waves you're going to get so you're always pretty pumped to get out there."

Responding to those comments Sen. Burch told the Senate yesterday: "I am very disturbed by the glamorization of Tropical Storm Bertha by wind surfers off the South Shore in last week's Bermuda Sun.

"I could not believe my eyes when I read the quote from a 16-year-old Bermudian so I am forced to ask 'where are the parents?'."

Sen Burch added: "Let me make it crystal clear to those who have such reckless disregard for their lives by engaging in such activity – if you get into difficulty – the security services will not be further endangering life and limb to rescue you.

"I am not prepared to jeopardise the lives of any security personnel."

And to angry residents who complained about the closure of the Causeway as Tropical Storm Berth passed, he said Government was sticking to the protocol for when winds hit 50 knots.

He added: "I can confirm that as long as I have this responsibility – I will not hesitate to repeat the decision.

"This Ministry after all is responsible for Public Safety, not Public Convenience."

He said the organisations involved with the Emergency Measures Organisation had communicated well during Bertha but he urged residents to prepare properly for a busy hurricane season.

Forecasters believe there will be at least 15 named storms, eight predicted to hit hurricane strength and four being considered intense, said Sen Burch so householders needed to make sure they had emergency supplies.