Dr Rip's Science of the Surf talk at Coogee SLSC

WIN!! One of five, Dr Rip's Essential Beach Books! everything you need to know about surf sand and rips.

This fascinating, entertaining and multiple award-winning presentation by Australia’s best known surf scientist, and one of the world's leading authorities on rip currents, Professor Rob Brander is not to be missed.

Nicknamed ‘Dr Rip’ because of his habit of throwing purple dye into rip currents, the presentation covers how beaches work, how to spot deadly rip currents, and importantly how to get out of one.

Keep safe in the surf this summer by understanding your favourite beaches better. You'll learn how to ‘read’ the conditions of the beach and surf by attending this informative and entertaining presentation.

What they said: "Just want to say I’ve been swimming at the beach since I was a toddler. I’m now 57 and found that talk by Dr Rip, just brilliant, learnt the most I have from any presentation on Rips, thanks".

WIN!! One of five! Dr Rip's Essential Beach Books..

Photographs, videos and voice recordings

Randwick City Council staff may on occasion take recordings of participants during activities (including photographs, videos and voice recordings) that could be used for the following purposes:

• educational or community information purpose
• Council displays and promotions of community education events
• to complement the promotion of Randwick's Marine and Coastal Program.

If you DO NOT wish for the participant’s recording to be used according to these conditions, please indicate this during the booking process.

Cancellation conditions

This activity may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings, NSW health orders or poor weather. Participants will be advised in the event the activity changes or cancellation occurs. All care has been made in the preparation of the 2024 Marine and Coastal Discovery Program but some changes may occur due to circumstances beyond the control of Randwick City Council. Refunds will be provided for paid activities that are cancelled 48 hrs prior to the event start and in the event of cancellation by Council. 

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This program is a Sustaining Our City initiative and is funded from Randwick City’s Environmental Levy

Randwick City Council acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Clans who traditionally occupied this area of the Sydney Coast and pays respect to Elders past and present.