I am an okay swimmer but I've gone snorkelling a few times and can stay in the water for hours with fins and a snorkel. I have a strong kick with fins. I've only heard about rip currents on TV but should I be concerned even if I'm wearing fins and a snorkel or will I be alright?
2007-10-11 18:21:04 · 3 answers · asked by 8 1 in Sports ➔ Water Sports
Even the BEST swimmers can be overwhelmed by a strong rip. You need to swim along the shore until you get out, but by the time you do you may be a quarter mile out!
2007-10-11 18:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly, the best thing to do in a riptide is to swim parallel to the shore until you get away from the current. Then you can swim back to shore.
Here's an article about it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_current
2007-10-12 01:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you don't panic and keep your cool
if all else fails, float on your back
thats what saved my life
2007-10-12 01:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋