rip currents

24 03, 2023

Break the Grip of the Rip

By |2023-02-20T17:37:59+00:00March 24th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

With spring break on the horizon, now is a perfect time to brush up on some important rip current knowledge. Rip currents are narrow, strong currents that flow away from the beach and account for more than 80% of rescues by beach lifeguards. Rip currents tend to be darker with waves breaking on either side and flowing out in the middle, but they can be hard to see. Don’t be fooled by great beach weather - rip currents can be [...]

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14 06, 2017

Beach safety tips

By |2017-06-14T15:37:58+00:00June 14th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments

We want everyone who visits our Alabama beaches to be safe and healthy. It’s not hard, but it does take planning ahead. Here is a rundown of safety concerns and how to prepare yourself and your family. Avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Any time you have hot temperatures like we do on the Alabama coast, there is a potential for heatstroke. To avoid the risk at the beach, drink plenty of liquids that are not alcoholic, like water or juice. [...]

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