Water safety

Beautiful outdoor view of boats on a lake and snow hills

Staying safe when you’re by the water

Surfers at St. Claire's Beach in Dunedin NZ.

If you get caught in a rip:

01

Try to stay calm

02

Call for help

03

Float or tread water

04

Swim parallel to shore

05

Swim diagonally to the shore

Learning to swim

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