Staying Safe on Coastal Holidays
Many people go on coastal holidays to enjoy a variety of ocean sports, but no matter how comfortable you may feel in the ocean it's important to keep safety in mind at all times. Statistics from New South Wales, Australia show that most coastal drownings occur on weekends at the beach, and it is an especially serious threat for those who visit on day trips and for weekends and holidays.
Local authorities are encouraging kids and families to sign up for programs like Surf Club which teach them ocean rescue and life saving skills. Kids who sign up for the Thirroul Surf Club get to enjoy playing at the beach while they also learn about how to stay safe in the water, how to recognize and avoid rip tides, and how to boogie board, surf and catch waves.