Rip Currents Cause 80% of Surf Rescues

MOST RIP CURRENT VICTIMS ARE GOOD SWIMMERS

Each year about 100 people drown in rip currents in the U.S., and rip currents account for 80% of surf rescues. This is essential knowledge for anyone entering the ocean.

The Ocean Ready™ workshop teaches safe practices for swimming in oceans, and lets you practice a variety of skills as you work against a swim jet. You'll get instructions, expert coaching and immediate feedback. Remember:

The ocean will test your judgement and safety skills more than your stroke.​

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THIS COURSE USES A SWIM JET TO SIMULATE A STRONG CURRENT

You'll be able to practice:

• Swimming against resistance
• "Endless" open water swimming without a wall to push off of each lap
• Escaping powerful current in a safe, controlled environment–so you'll know what to do if you get caught in a rip current
• Ocean "safety swimming" that conserves energy
• Stroke adjustments that add stability in moving water

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Teen Boys & Young Men are at ​Higher Risk in the Ocean

They  account for a disproportionate number of ocean rescues and drownings. They are more likely to:

🚩 Ignore warning flags, conditions or lifeguard guidance 
🏊‍♂️ Overestimate ability, or give in to competitive peer pressure
 ⚠️ Take risks swimming too far, near jetties or out of lifeguard areas
🌊. Try to fight rip currents instead of escaping them correctly
🫨 Delay asking for help, ignoring fatigue
🍺 Use alcohol or drugs before swimming

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

The risks of ocean swimming and how to avoid them

Stroke tips for ocean swimming

How to recognize dangerous conditions

How to handle waves

How to safely escape a rip current

WHAT MAKES OCEAN SWIMMING DIFFERENT?

• Surf entries and exits
• Cold water
• Currents and waves
• Dangerous rip currents
• Marine life

• Panic and fatigue in ocean conditions
• Murky water, low visibility (not clear pool water)
• Collision risks like jetties, dock structures and rocks
• No walls to grab

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR:

• Parents who want ocean safety training
• Parents who want ocean safety training for kids
• Teens going to the Jersey Shore
• Families vacationing near the ocean

• Competitive swimmers with little ocean experience
• Strong pool swimmers who've never handled surf conditions

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OCEAN READY™ CLINICS:

Teen Boys & Young Men
​Ages 14-22

Sunday, June 28
5-7 p.m.
​Due to the massively higher risk, we're offering a male-only class with straight talk about behavior/judgement.

CO-ED Teens/Adults
​Ages14+

Sunday, July 12
4-6 p.m.

🕐  2-Hour Clinic

 💲 Cost: $90
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​ 📍 Clifton Sports and Fitness Club
199 Scoles Ave., Clifton, NJ

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Comfortable swimming in deep water
• Able to swim at least two basic strokes
• Can tread water for 1-2 minutes

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