Meanings
What is a current?
The way the water flows in the ocean
What colour do lifeguards wear?
Blue
Where should you swim at the beach?
Between the red and yellow flags
What is slang for umbrella?
Brollie
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safety
What does it mean to be 'dragged'?
to be pulled
What colour are the flags you swim between?
Red and yellow
If there are no flags at the beach, what should you do?
Don't swim.
What is slang for sunglasses?
Sunnies
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lifesaver
What is a 'lifesaver?
A volunteer who patrols the beach and rescues people from the surf.
What coloured flag indicates surf craft area? eg surfboards
Black and white
If you are in difficulty swimming at the beach, you should:
Stay calm, raise your arm and call for help
Cossies
parallel
What is a 'hazard'?
A danger
What colour flag indicates no swimming?
Red
How do you escape a rip?
Swim across the current and paddle parallel to the beach
What is slang for 'men's swimming costume'?
Budgy smugglers
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rescue
What is a 'rip'?
Movements of water in the sea.
What colour flag indicates return to the beach?
Red and white
Name at least 3 things to protect you from the sun.
broad brimmed hat, long sleeved shirt, sunglasses, sun cream, shade (tent, tree or cabana etc)
What is slang for 'out of practice'?
Rusty
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debris