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On average, rip currents are responsible for at least 21 drownings deaths in Australia each year. In addition, lifeguards perform countless rescues each and every year to assist swimmers who have been caught in rip currents.</p><p>There are many myths about the ocean, but rips are the number one hazard on Australian beaches. Avoid rips by swimming at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags.</p> <p>Weâre drawing the line on rips to make you stop and think before getting in the water. <b style="color:red">STOP</b> to check for rips. <b style="color:red">LOOK</b> for other dangers. <b style="color:red">PLAN</b> how to stay safe.</p></p></div></div><div class="row align-all-top v-center-text py-2" style="background-color:#f3f3f3;"><div class="col-md-6 order-md-2 order-sm-1 col-sm-12"><h2>The Facts about Rip Currents</h2><p> There are many myths about the ocean, but rips are the number one hazard on Australian beaches. Avoid rips by swimming at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags.</p></div><div class="col-md-6 order-md-1 order-sm-2 col-sm-12"><div class="youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <iframe id="youtube-1" height="253" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wPEu0Jup-BE?enablejsapi=1&rel=0" width="450" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div></div><div class="row align-all-top2 py-2"><div class="col-sm-12"></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-xs-12"><h2>How to spot a rip current</h2><p>The key signs to look for are:<ul><li>Deeper and/or darker water</li><li>Fewer breaking waves</li><li>Sandy coloured water extending beyond the surf zone</li><li>Debris or seaweed</li><li>Significant water movement</li></ul> Sometimes it can be easier to look for where the waves are breaking consistently, and then look to each side where they donât break consistently. Those areas are rip currents.</p><p> Can you spot a rip? Rips can change shape and location quickly and may be difficult to see. Watch this video to learn how to identify a rip and what to look for.</p></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-xs-12" style="min-height:185px"><div class="youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <iframe id="youtube-2" height="253" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PuAlDTC_gIQ?enablejsapi=1&rel=0" width="450" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="row pt-1"><div class="col-4"><p><a href="https://youtu.be/nZp6QTFq7xo" target="_blank">Arabic</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/s-BZf_y4kO4" target="_blank">Chinese Simplified</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/gA1G0qfjqIM" target="_blank">Chinese Traditional</a></p></div><div class="col-4"><p><a href="https://youtu.be/IxgsVGBPucQ" target="_blank">Hindi</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/ZZd2kfFxFY4" target="_blank">Japanese</a></p></div><div class="col-4"><p><a href="https://youtu.be/-3H-CvB1bKA" target="_blank">Korean</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/iT_-9eZV3sQ" target="_blank">Malay</a></p></div></div></div></div><img src="https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/18/rip_current_diagram.jpg" /><div class="row align-all-top v-center-text" style="background-color:#f3f3f3;"><div class="col-md-6 order-md-2 order-sm-1 col-sm-12"><h2>The think line</h2><p> Weâre drawing the line on rips to make you stop and think before getting in the water. STOP to check for rips. LOOK for other dangers. PLAN how to stay safe.</p></div><div class="col-md-6 order-md-1 order-sm-2 col-sm-12"><div class="youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <iframe id="youtube-4" height="253" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W7YI5R1KIMU?enablejsapi=1&rel=0" width="450" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div></div><div class="row align-all-top2"><div class="col-sm-6 col-xs-12" style="min-height:185px"><h2>How to survive a rip current</h2><p>If youâre caught in a rip current, stay calm, conserve your energy and consider these options:</p><ul><li>Stay calm</li><li>Seek help. Raise your arm and call out. You may be rescued</li><li>Float with the current. It may return you to a shallow sandbank</li><li>Swim parallel to the beach or towards the breaking waves. You may escape the rip current</li></ul></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-xs-12"><div class="youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <iframe id="youtube-3" height="253" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5QhxxXGPlJU?enablejsapi=1&rel=0" width="450" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="row pt-1"><div class="col-4"><p><a href="https://youtu.be/4Vri-9UfrrE" target="_blank">Arabic</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/Zh0tL9nWCqo" target="_blank">Chinese Simplified</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/EWCgpZ1A5KM" target="_blank">Chinese Traditional</a></p></div><div class="col-4"><p><a href="https://youtu.be/Rek86qANJdg" target="_blank">Hindi</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/KLomJmKFI3k" target="_blank">Japanese</a></p></div><div class="col-4"><p><a href="https://youtu.be/t1977bytonc" target="_blank">Korean</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/azzCBw4GJ9A" target="_blank">Malay</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="row align-all-top" style="background-color:#f3f3f3;"><div class="col-sm-12"><h2>Stories</h2></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-xs-12"><div class="youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <iframe id="youtube-5" height="253" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OJhgXd_dPws?enablejsapi=1&rel=0" width="450" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><h4 class="pt-3">Derek's Story</h4><p>Derek shares his story of how a rip changed his family and his life forever.</p></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-xs-12"><div class="youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <iframe id="youtube-6" height="253" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eaet7DxYwzI?enablejsapi=1&rel=0" width="450" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><h4 class="pt-3">Samantha's Story</h4> Samantha recalls the day she nearly lost her life after being caught in a rip.</div></div><div class="row mx-auto tile-surfed"><div class="col-md-12"><h3>Resources</h3></div> <a href="https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/18/RipCurrents_Fact_SheetA4_SLSA_2020.pdf" class="col-xs-6 col-sm-3 col-md-2 tile"><div class="image" style="background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url('https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/18/RipCurrents_Fact_SheetA4_SLSA_2020.jpg') 50% 70% no-repeat;"><h1 style="color:white">Rip Currents Factsheet</h1></div> </a> <a href="https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/11/Fact_Sheet_Booklet_SLSA_2020.pdf" class="col-xs-6 col-sm-3 col-md-2 tile"><div class="image" style="background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url('https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/11/Fact_Sheet_Booklet_SLSA_2020_Cover.jpg') 50% 70% no-repeat;"><h1 style="color:white">Factsheet Booklet</h1></div> </a><a href="https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/18/Survive_a_Rip_Current.pdf" class="col-xs-6 col-sm-3 col-md-2 tile"><div class="image" style="background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url('https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/18/Survive_a_Rip_Current.jpg') 50% 70% no-repeat;"><h1>How to survive a Rip Current</h1></div> </a><a href="https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/17/StopLookPlan_Swimming.pdf" class="col-xs-6 col-sm-3 col-md-2 tile"><div class="image" style="background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url('https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/17/StopLookPlan_Swimming.jpg') 50% 70% no-repeat;"><h1 style="color:white">STOP.LOOK.<br>PLAN</h1></div> </a><a href="https://issuu.com/surflifesavingaustralia/docs/slsa_ripcurrentsreport_2021" target="new" class="col-xs-6 col-sm-3 col-md-2 tile"><div class="image" style="background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url('https://nanoslsa.blob.core.windows.net/beachsafe/media/article/18/CSB_RIP_Currents_Report_2020_Cover.jpg') 50% 70% no-repeat;"><h1>Coastal Safety Brief: Rip Currents</h1></div> 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