Aussie Surfa - The surf guide. Melanie Lumsden-Ablan

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      SURF & RIPS

      RIPS are a DANGEROUS part of Aussie waters, accounting for approximately 80% of yearly rescues.

      At BONDI BEACH there’s a section of the beach so renown for strong rips the locals have given it the name of ‘BACKPACKERS RIP’ as tourists are ALWAYS getting caught there.

      RIPS are CREATED after the WAVES that BREAK on shallow sandbars look for a way to get back OUT to sea.

      The PATH they create & flow out from is called a RIP CURRENT, which is the CHANNEL that usually forms BETWEEN two SAND BARS. Evidence shows that 90% of RIPS rarely move OUT of the surf zone.

      Rips are usually found in DEEPER water channels running NEAR the shore & circulating back to a SHALLOWER sandbar where the WAVES are BREAKING toward the beach.

      EASY ways to SPOT A RIP:

       DEEPER, DARKER water where waves AREN’T breaking or are inconsistant.

       FOAM on the surface of the water.

       WAVES breaking on BOTH SIDES of the RIP.

       RIPPLED appearance like a RIVER

      RIPS are used by SURFERS to paddle out to waves but are challenging for swimmers.

      To SURVIVE A RIP

      STOP SWIMMING, STOP FIGHTING the rip! FLOAT with the RIP. towards the breaking waves.

      REMAIN CALM to save energy.

      Waves can push floating objects including YOU back to shore.

      PANIC & swimming ACROSS a RIP, is EXHAUSTING & causes drowning !

      CONSERVE your ENERGY, especially if there is no one to assist you.

      KEEP your HEAD ABOVE water & FLOAT with the rip to SURVIVE.

      A RIP is NOT an undertow & WON’T pull you UNDER.

      The current will RARELY take you out as FAR as where the waves BREAK.

      Rather they move BACK TOWARDS the sandbanks where the waves are breaking.

      Remember

      BIG SURF means BIG RIPS!

      NO SURF means NO RIPS....

      SUN SAFE

      Australian SUN can be VERY STRONG & cause some MAJOR skin damage. DON’T stay out in the sun TOO long. . The HOTTEST time of day is between 10am to 2pm, during these hours it’s a good idea to keep in the SHADE...

      Even our Surf Lifesavers don’t stand around in their swimmers, with a bit of white Zinc on their nose any more. When on patrol they stay UNDERCOVER in a Shelter or a Tower & MUST wear long sleeved 50 SPF (Sun Protection Factor) Shirts & peak Caps or wide brim Hats.

      Top of the list of beach ‘must haves’ & the MOST important is 15-30+ SPF SUNSCREEN, applied 20 minutes BEFORE you go to the beach & REapplied after swimming, running around or if you’re sweating & exerting lots of energy.

      Put a HAT or cap on to PROTECT the top of your HEAD & your FACE from the HEAT to avoid suffering SUNSTROKE. Have a T-shirt or some other CLOTHING handy to COVER up from the sun’s rays or when you feel your skin BURNING..

      A BEACH TOWEL.. of course.

      Aussie sand can get pretty HOT! Your FEET can BURN as you race across the scorching summer sand. So it’s a good idea to wear THONGS or scuffs (sandals) on your feet.

      BEACH SENSE

      At midday, when the sun is DIRECTLY overhead & casts NO shadow.. remember.

      STAY in the SHADE & OUT of the SUN...

      Last but not least essential to help you escape the heat is an UMBRELLA or sun TENT to dive under, keeping you cool & PROTECTED from the boiling sun.

      Secure your BROLLIE (Umbrella) well into the sand so it won’t fly away & hurt someone, or poke them in the eye! A bag filled with sand works well or hook your beach bag around the pole.

      Any time you’re out & about in the great outdoors, especially at the beach, make sure to DRINK plenty of FLUIDS. WATER is best... Fizzy (soda) drinks & drinks with lots of caffeine will only make you THIRSTIER & won’t give you the same hydration as WATER.

      AVOID alcohol, as it DEHYDRATES you.

      Enjoy your day in the Great Outdoors. & remember it takes only 15 minutes before you start to BURN!

      Follow the Aussie SUN SAFE motto: SLIP, SLOP, SLAP & WRAP

      

SLIP on a SHIRT or Rashie with a high SPF rating, to prevent sunburn.

      

SLOP on SUNSCREEN with an SPF 15-30+ & reapply often, particularly after you swim or work up a sweat.

      AWARENESS keeps you SAFE in the SUN.

      

SLAP on a HAT to protect your face & head from the heat of the sun.

      

WRAP on SUNNIES a pair of UV rated SUNGLASSES to protect your eyes.

      SUN STROKE & DEHYDRATION, SUN BURN & HEAT EXHAUSTION can quickly overcome you & make an unpleasant end to a day in the sun. These simple steps can help keep you SAFE in the SUN.

      SAND & SEA

      BEFORE you run into the water, CHECK along the water’s edge.

      Look out for SIGNS on the beach that let you know if there are any NASTIES in the water.. The Lifeguards & LifeSavers will place signs on the sand if there is anything to watch out for.

      Be aware of things that WASH UP on the sand like BLUE BOTTLES which show up on Australia’s East Coast in the Summertime.

      Blueys can be very tempting for kids to play with, with their vibrant BLUE BUBBLE & tail floating on the top of the water.

      BEACH SIGNS

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