Swimming Monkeys

22/06/2017

Beach Safety Tip #1

Amazing ocean photo showing an active rip at work at any typical Australian beach.

Things to do If caught in a rip:
(1) Stay calm
(2) Signal for help
(3) Go with the rip and swim to either side
(4) Once clear of rip, swim to shore

31/01/2017

Just letting you all know that the Summer 2017 Season of Swimming Lessons commence from the 5th February. Check out the swimmingmonkeys.com.au website for details. See you there.

http://www.swimmingmonkeys.com.au/learn-to-swim-lessons-starting-soon/

Just letting you all know that the Summer 2017 Season of Swimming Lessons commence from the 5th February. Check out the swimmingmonkeys.com.au website for details. See you there. Related

31/01/2017

Here are some great pictures of how to spot a 'RIP' at the beach. If ever you are caught in a rip - go with it as you swim to either side. The 'rip' will disperse as it goes out. NEVER SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST IT Rip 1.jpg Rip 4.jpg Rip 8.jpg Rip 7.jpg Rip 6.jpg Rip 5.jpg Rip 3.jpg Ps. Note that when a 'rip' is active, the water is calm and murky.

http://www.swimmingmonkeys.com.au/how-to-spot-a-rip-at-the-beach/

Here are some great pictures of how to spot a ‘RIP’ at the beach. If ever you are caught in a rip – go with it as you swim to either side. The ‘rip’ will disperse as it goes out. NEVER SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST IT Rip 1.jpg Rip 4.jpg Rip 8.jpg Rip 7.jpg Rip 6.jpg Read More ...