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A rip is a strong current running out to sea on a
surf beach. It can easily take swimmers from shallow
water to several hundred metres offshore.
http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000346-docsource.pdf
When large surf pounds the coast, SLSA will
generally send a warning asking beachgoers to ensure
they only swim in patrolled areas.
http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000344-docsource.pdf
King tides can create dangerous and unstable
conditions, so it is important that beachgoers
consider their own safety when these occur. SLSA
advises beachgoers to swim only between the flags
when king tide conditions are present.
http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000342-docsource.pdf
The chances of a shark attack are very low however
there are some simple rules for safe swimming to
help reduce incidents involving sharks and humans.
http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000348-docsource.pdf
Each year many people visiting our beaches will risk
serious spinal injury, often through not thinking of
the consequences of their action for just a brief
moment.
http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000349-docsource.pdf
Please swim only in patrolled areas and encourage
children to never swim alone. Surf lifesavers are
there to help you and your children stay safer on
our beaches.
http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000345-docsource.pdf
Enjoying the surf is one of the most popular
recreational activities in Australia. Learning to
enjoy the surf safely will only come with practice.
http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000340-docsource.pdf
Alcohol is a serious health hazard and is a frequent
factor in road and boating accidents, aquatic
rescues and drowning deaths. SLSA encourages all
people to never drink and swim, operate a boat or
drive.
http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000339-docsource.pdf
When visiting the beach in Australia there is always
the need to be sun safe. Too much exposure to the
sun can seriously damage your skin, Whenever you are
going into the sun, take adequate precautions.
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