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 …

Deaths from rip currents are a major hazard on global beaches, but few data are available at
a national scale to support the development of appropriate intervention programs. Analysis …

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 majority of drowning deaths on Australian beaches occur significant distances away
from lifeguard services. This study uses results of 459 surveys of beachgoers at five beaches …

Rip currents are the greatest hazard to swimmers on surf beaches, but due to a lack of
consistent incident reporting in many countries, it is often difficult to quantify the number of …

This study describes the demographics, occurrence, location, primary hazards and
outcomes involved in rescues performed by surfers on Australian beaches. Conservative …

Beach rip currents present a risk to weak and non-swimmers, whose limited open water
swim competencies may render them incapable of swimming out of these common and …

Many tourists drown on beaches worldwide and an ongoing challenge is improving their
behaviour and awareness in relation to beach safety and hazards. However, existing safety …