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Rip Current Saftey – Swim parallel to the beach

The first thing to remember with a rip current is SWIM PARALLEL TO THE BEACH.  If you remember that tip while in the water, you can escape any rip current.  Instead of fighting the current, simply out smart it.  Once out of the current, you can swim easily to the beach.

 

The ocean is very safe if you understand it.  Here is some info on what a rip current is from our friends at NOAA.

 

Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of moving water that are prevalent along the coastal ocean waters.

 

Panicked swimmers often try to counter a rip current by swimming straight back to shore—putting themselves at risk of drowning because of fatigue.  This can be solved my remembering the above.

 

Lifeguards rescue tens of thousands of people from rip currents in the U.S. every year. Swim parallel to the shore and swim back to land at an angle.

Brian Stoehr
Brian Stoehrhttps://www.oceancity.com
Brian Stoehr is the editor of the OceanCity.com surf and watersports section, as well as the host of the Inside OC video series. As Ocean City’s only pro-bodyboarder, nobody is more qualified to bring you information on enjoying the ocean. Brian is widely recognized as one of the best all around “water” men of the East Coast (see his qualifications below for proof!). Be sure to check the watersports section often for advice, surf forecasts, safety information, photos, and updates to Brian’s blog. Questions for Brian should be directed to brianstoehrbodyboarding@gmail.com Who is Brian Stoehr: • 2x US National Pro Tour Bodyboard Champion •Past East Coast Pro Tour Champion •Over 13 Years as a professional bodyboarder •Over 20 years as a competitive surfer •Started stand up surfing at age 6 •Known as one of the most successful bodyboarders ever from the east coast of the US •Finished in the top 10 of the Pro tour for last 13 years and currently seated #2 •Stoehr Signature Series boards sold worldwide •Traveled and competed on a professional level all over the world
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