We love the ocean, but we deeply respect it. A great beach day can turn dangerous quickly if you aren't paying attention to the environment.
Understanding Rip Currents
Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water. They often look calmer than the surrounding waves, which is why they are dangerous—swimmers walk right into them. If you're caught in one, do not panic and do not swim against it. Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current, then swim in.
Sun Protection is Non-Negotiable
Water and sand reflect UV rays, doubling your sun exposure. Reapply a high-quality, reef-safe mineral sunscreen every two hours, and don't forget to protect your eyes with polarized sunglasses.
Know the Tides
Always check the tide chart before setting up camp. What looks like a massive beach at low tide might be completely underwater three hours later. Don't be the person scrambling to save their towels from the incoming swell.