Surf Safety Tips from APOLA Swim between the red and yellow
flags which indicate the supervised swimming area - No Flags =
No Swim Look for, read and obey water safety signs (some signs
below) Check swimming conditions and water depth before swimming
- never dive head first Swim under supervision or swim with a
mate - never go in alone Never swim directly after eating or
under the influence of drugs including alcohol Learn how to
recognise rips and keep clear of these areas - if caught in a
rip stay calm, float with the current, call out HELP and wave an
arm to gain attention of nearby surfers or lifeguards Slip, Slop
Slap… always use sunscreen to protect exposed skin, put on a
shirt, wear sunglasses and a hat when not swimming and drink
plenty of water What is a rip? (see picture above) A rip is a
seaward-moving water current. After waves have broken and run
shorewards the accumulated water then moves seaward through a
pathway of least resistance which usually is a channel called a
rip. Rips are the cause of