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In the magazine

Section
Calm channel of water between breaking waves on a beach
Sea Safety

Rip Currents Explained

Rips look deceptively calm and can outpace an Olympic swimmer; knowing the few steps that work can turn panic into a safe way back to the beach.

By the editors2 min read

Swimmer floating on their back in cold grey sea
Sea Safety

Cold Water Shock

The first minute in cold water is the most dangerous, and the instinct to thrash and swim hard is exactly what the body cannot afford.

By the editors3 min read

Coastguard rescue team on a rocky shoreline
Sea Safety

Calling the Coastguard

What to say on the phone, who the Coastguard sends, how boaters raise the alarm by radio, and why nobody should go into the water after someone.

By the editors3 min read

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