Glossary Of Terms
Patrolled Beach
A patrolled beach is one that has an active lifesaving service.
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Red & Yellow Flags
The red and yellow flags indicate that a lifesaving service is on duty and identify the area that is directly supervised at that beach by that service.
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Rip Current
A rip current, sometimes referred to as a rip, is a strong current beginning around the shore that runs away from the beach. It may feel like you are in a flowing/moving river.
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Shore
The shore is another name for the beach or coastline.
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Surf Lifesaver/Lifeguard
A surf lifesaver/lifeguard is a person at a beach whose primary role is to rescue people in danger of drowning or prevent them from getting into that situation.
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