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    Category: Water Safety

    How to rescue a drowning swimmer at the beach

    Learn why would-be rescuers drown attempting to rescue drowning swimmer's and the best course of action if you find yourself needing to rescue someone…
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    Andre Slade 5 January 2023
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    Swim Safety: Channeling your inner Mitch Buchannon

    Every time you enter the water with your swimming buddies, you should share the responsibility for each others safety, so it's important you know how …
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    Andre Slade 18 February 2020
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    Can ocean swimmers and surf craft users share the waves?

    On our busiest beaches there is a fight for waves between ocean swimmers and surf craft, can they co-exist safely?
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    Andre Slade 13 November 2018
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    Bottom’s up: How to choose where to swim at the beach

    Learn why different sections of water on the same beach can look so different and how to use this to your advantage.
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    Andre Slade 10 November 2018
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    World Ironman Series: Positive direction or rogue and risky?

    The World Ironman Series debuted last month in Bali but I disagree with their decision to flout their risk management and social responsibilities.
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    Andre Slade 4 September 2018
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    A guide to family beach safety

    Beach days can be a daunting experience for parents but with our handy family beach safety guide and equipment checklist you'll feel that much better.
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    Andre Slade 17 March 2018
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    How to assist a swimmer in difficulty

    People can get into trouble at any time in the water and if you're nearby you might be called on to assist a swimmer in difficulty.
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    Andre Slade 14 March 2018
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    5 tips to keep you safe at the beach this summer

    If you only use the ocean to cool off after tanning, or while watching your kids have all the fun, here are five of my favourite beach safety tips to …
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    Andre Slade 6 January 2018
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    How sandbanks are like swimming between the flags

    How can you stay safe at the beach, if you know to swim between the flags, but you choose not to?
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    Andre Slade 12 December 2017
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    OceanFit teaches Nepalese students how to stay safe in the water

    Following a tragic run of drownings this summer, a Sydney international business school visited Bondi for an ocean awareness session to help them enjo…
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    OceanFit 1 March 2017
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