The great outdoors

Welcome to the great outdoors!! In this course we will look at a range of water activities from kayaking through to surf survival, and everything in between. We will attempt to make use of the awesome environment that we live in, with access to the pool, river and open ocean.

Rips

Below is a selection of videos demonstrating what a rip is. They cover what a rip is, how they are formed, how to spot and avoid them, and finally how to stay safe if you are caught in a rip. The most important thing to remember is to stay calm and never swim against the rip. Almost all rips go around the back of the breaking waves and then back into shore. So staying afloat will keep you safe.

This video demonstrates how to survive a rip current and how they are formed

Short video on identifying a rip current in the ocean

This video is first person account of what happens when you are caught in a rip, and how to remain safe

Short time lapse video where a scientist puts dye in the water to visually show how a rip works

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