How to Spot Rip Currents

[n5pip]

Hi All,
For those who challenge Neptune for the gold, here is a link to NOAA's Rip Current Safety Page. I found out first hand how easy it is to get caught in one. It's scary especially when you have all your hunting gear with you.

http://www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov/overview.shtml

Here are pictures of rip currents:
http://www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov/graphics.shtml

Enjoy & Be Safe,

 

[Bowtie41]

Thanks Pip!!!!Very informitive.As stated before,We'll be heading to the FL coast Sat,God willing.And the flag system will be shown to all of us.It appears from all the photos,that it's possible to see the rips from the beach,So I'll hafta keep my eye on everyone.Thanks Again for a very important post.

Kirk

 

[VT Dave]

n/t

 

[Jim Pa]

Thanks for the information.The pictures are a big help.It will save some lives.