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Always swim in front
of "On-Duty" lifeguards.
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Always look for Red
Flags. They warn you of dangerous surf.
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Never swim alone.
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Never dive into
shallow water. "Feet first, every time"
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Use swim fins and
leash whenever body surfing.
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Keep a safe distance
from piers and rocks, and always obey warning signs.
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A rip current can
pull you offshore. To get out of one, swim parallel to shore.
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Never throw sand and
always fill in holes before you leave the beach.
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Do not litter. Leave
the beach cleaner than you found it.
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Do not take glass
containers to the beach.
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Protect yourself from
the sun. Use sunscreen and wear a hat.
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Respect other beach
patrons and remember your manners.
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Drink plenty of water
to avoid dehydration.
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Avoid alcohol while
at the beach.
Rip Currents
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Storms in the open
ocean cause waves. Rip currents are generated through wave actions
and long shore currents which sometimes dig a channel in the sand
and force the water back outside the surf line.
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The rip current is
characterized by wave action on both sides, a deeper, sometimes
choppy appearance in the center, and often muddy, cloudy water
flowing outward past the breaking waves.
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A rip current is a
narrow current which flows outward from shore.
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If you are caught in
a rip current, remember not to panic, and simply swim parallel to
shore until you are out of the current.
