Round 2 - Beach Safety

Which of the following is a safety measure to prevent drowning?

• Swim in areas without lifeguards

• Jump into water without checking its depth

• Always swim with a buddy

• Ignore safety signs and warnings

Looking at the picture, Identify which of the following is a rip current?

• A

• B

• C

• None of the above

What are some common signs of a rip current that you should be aware of?

• Large waves and with rocks

• A large group of swimmers in the water

• A consistent incoming wave pattern with a sandbar

• Choppy water surface, deeper water and floating objects moving seaward.

What is the safest action to take if you're caught in a rip current?

• Swim against the current

• Try to touch the bottom

• Swim parallel to the shore

• Stay still and let the current take you

What should you do if you see someone struggling in water?

• Jump in and try to save them

• Call for help and throw a lifebuoy or a floating object

• Ignore and continue with your activities

• Take a video and post it on social media

What should you do if you're caught in a rip current and can't swim to the shore?

• Try to fight the current and swim directly to the shore

• Signal for help and float on your back

• Swim deeper into the ocean

• Hold your breath and wait for the current to pass

A rip is

• something that occurs in rivers
• When the water turns green
• Fun to swim in
• An intermittent strong surface current flowing seaward from the shore.

What does this flag mean?

• Swim between here
• Not safe to swim
• Bluebottles
• Surf here

Will a rip pull you under the water?

• Yes

• No

Look at the picture and select the one that is the rips:

• 1 & 3

• 2 & 4

• 1 & 2

• 3 & 4