Dr Rip's Science of the Surf (& dye release rip identification demo)

Maroubra Surf Lifesaving Club requires proof of vaccination as a condition of entry to their venue.

This fascinating, entertaining and multiple award winning presentation by Australia’s best known surf scientist, Dr 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"

Vaccination & QR Code update:
Maroubra Surf Lifesaving Club requires proof of vaccination as a condition of entry to their venue. Please have your digital vaccination certificate ready to show at the door, QR code on entry and wear a mask.

Special conditions for COVID-19

NSW COVID-19 public health orders will apply to this activity. Please assist in keeping all participants safe during the event, by observing instructions provided by Council staff or signage. You can view updated health-related advice and conditions on the RCC website.

Do not attend this activity if they have any of the following:

• Close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days
• COVID-19 symptoms: fever or acute respiratory infection (e.g. shortness of breath or cough) with or without fever.

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 COVID-19 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 2022 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 in the event of cancellation by Council. 

To find out about other Marine and Coastal Discovery activities please visit https://events.humanitix.com/tours/marine-and-coastal-discovery-program

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