Don't get sucked in by the rip...

Rip currents are the greatest hazards on our beaches. This national award-winning video shows what they are, how to spot them, what to do if you get stuck in one, and the different types of rips.

http://www.scienceofthesurf.com

Contact:
Mary O'Malley | +61 2 9385 2873 | m.omalley@unsw.edu.au

Category:

Education

Tags:

• unsw
• rips
• rip current
• rip
• beach
• safety
• drowning
• ocean
• Rob Brander
• surf
• surfing
• lifesaver
• lifeguard

[UNSW]

We'd love to do that. When we investigated this a while back we were told the airlines thought we'd turn away tourists if we showed them the dangers on our beaches. It makes much sense to us to prepare tourists.

[Omaarlovemusic]

Can you ask my questions please? Thanks. 1. What is the presenter’s name and what is his job? 2. How often do people drown in Australia? 3. How long does it take to drown? 4. Where should you swim? 5. How many beaches are there in Australia? 6. What is a rip current? Why is it dangerous? 7. Why do rips exist? What do they do? 8. Can you remember 2 things you should do if you are caught in a rip? 9. Can you remember 2 things you shouldn’t do? 10. How can you avoid a rip current?

[UNSW]

@Omaarlovemusic All the info is here and on the website we've listed.

[fuckmania07]

RIP Current = Rest In Peace Current !!!

[ask412]

I am saddened by the regular loss of life. Having surfed the un patroled big breaks in WAs SW since the early 80s.

My experience tells me awareness, is the key to safety;

First, study the local weather beforehand.

Second, when at the beach, it really is worth sitting on a high point and observing the scenario in this video, most wise surfers do this.

Patience is part of good preparation. 20 - 30 minutes is perfect.

Please pay this forward.

[weesoul]

great info, thanx for sharing :)

[trevisparky]

Thumbs up.

[auschili]

Show a five minute clip about rips, including breathing techniques on how to stay calm on every plane arriving to every coastal city in Australia.

I'm sure anyone motivated enough (ie: anyone else but me) to push this idea to the Australian government, backed by UNSW would get this job done.

Thanks Doc Rip very informative :)

[ivanvladmom11]

thank you

[doublplay22]

Cool

[privatemalone350]

Thats at bondi beach

[OleandrFilms]

Great video! Very informative.

Awesome quality, video and sound are superior.

Thanks for sharing! ;-)

[OleandrFilms]

@du4lstrik3 I am sooooo sorry to hear about your dad and brother :(

Please accept my condolences.

Yes, rip currents can be deadly... I was stuck in one, and - not knowing to swim sideways - was trying to beat it, and quickly got totally exhausted.... Luckily, a friend of mine (followed by a rescuer) swam to me just in time.

[Nirvezz]

@HamSupZhai haha true! Must be a lifeguard finals test.