Summer Safety – CPR and First Aid Courses on the Northern Beaches
Swim between the flags
Only swim between the red and yellow flags at the beach
The red and yellow flags indicate the safest place to swim when lifeguards and lifesavers patrol beaches
Swim between the flags
Always swim at patrolled beaches
Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safer area for swimming
Never swim, surf or fish alone
Read and obey the signs
Be aware of rip currents (know how to spot one and how to escape from one)
Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Never run or dive in the water, even if you have checked before as water conditions can change
If in doubt stay out
Seek advice from the lifesavers and lifeguards
More information on Beach safety can be found on the Beachsafe website
Rips
A rip is an intermittent strong surface current flowing seaward from the shore.
Water safety experts provide advice on exactly what a rip is, how a rip behaves, how to recognise a rip and what to do if you are caught in a rip.
Different experts have different opinions about the best way to get out of a rip.
For information on surf safety and rips visit these sites:
BeachSafe
Surf Educators International
SEA Australia
Most importantly
Avoid a rip first – always swim between the red and yellow flags
Don’t swim alone
Stay calm, stay afloat and signal for help by raising an arm
Complete a CPR and First Aid course with Simple Instruction at the beautiful Dee Why RSL. The convenient online and 1 day format is easy to complete and value for money. Contact Ian or book online today.
