Rip currents are narrow and concentrated seaward-directed flows that extend from close to
the shoreline, through the surf zone, and varying distances beyond. Rip currents are …

Abstract Brenner, Moran, Stallman, Gilchrist and McVan,(2006) recommended that
“swimming ability be promoted as a necessary component of water competence, but with the …

Objective Coastal drowning is a global public health problem which requires evidence to
support safety initiatives. The growing multidisciplinary body of coastal drowning research …

Rip currents are a common hazard to beachgoers found on many beaches around the
world, but it has proven difficult to accurately quantify the actual number of rip current related …

Effective communication of safety information for visitors to national parks and other
protected areas is essential, particularly where the potential consequences of incidents are …

Aquatic safety signs are widely used to alert potential users to hazards such as strong
currents (rips), submerged rocks or dangerous marine life. To assist in providing guidance …

Globally, drowning is one of the ten leading causes of child mortality. Children aged< 5
years are particularly at risk, and children and young people continue to be overrepresented …

Rip current warning signs complement lifeguards and flags on many beaches globally to
alert beach users to the danger of rip currents and to inform beach users about how to …

Multicultural communities in Australia are recognised as a priority area for drowning
prevention, but no evidence-based study has addressed their knowledge of beach safety …

The subject of this special issue,“Risk in tourism and outdoor recreation” is of increasing
relevance. Over the last decades, the popularity of outdoor recreation and nature-based …