Ocean Gypsy 69
Rip tides
Rip tides are strong sea currents which push away from the shore as a strong storm is near. They are formed by the strong winds pushing water towards the shore. Tropical cyclones' winds push waves up against the shoreline even if they are hundreds of miles away, so rip tide warnings are often the first indication of a nearby hurricane.
If caught in Rip tides do the following
1 Keep your feet on the bottom as much as possible.
2 Remain calm if a rip current begins to pull you away from shore.
3 Regain your footing if possible.
4 Call for help immediately if you can't swim well.
5 Swim parallel to shore to get out of the current.
6 Swim toward the shore once you escape the current.
Rip tides
Rip tides are strong sea currents which push away from the shore as a strong storm is near. They are formed by the strong winds pushing water towards the shore. Tropical cyclones' winds push waves up against the shoreline even if they are hundreds of miles away, so rip tide warnings are often the first indication of a nearby hurricane.
If caught in Rip tides do the following
1 Keep your feet on the bottom as much as possible.
2 Remain calm if a rip current begins to pull you away from shore.
3 Regain your footing if possible.
4 Call for help immediately if you can't swim well.
5 Swim parallel to shore to get out of the current.
6 Swim toward the shore once you escape the current.