"Float to outlive" is the message native Sydney councils are hoping swimmers will bear in mind after they hit the seashore this summer time.
Randwick and Waverley councils are launching a brand new marketing campaign to provide Australians the easy recommendation for what to do to avoid wasting lives if they're caught in a rip present.
Rip currents are the largest killers in Australian waterways as most individuals do not know what to do if they're caught in a single.
"Dr Rip" coastal scientist Rob Brander stated there have been continually folks drowning and getting rescued from rips.
"The rip might flow into you again into shallow water, generally it takes you additional off shore however in both case for those who're floating, you are conserving power," Brander stated.
"We have discovered folks that drown that try to begin swimming exhaust themselves and that is after they sink.
"You do not cross the highway with out trying each methods, it is best to by no means go to a seashore with out stopping and fascinated by what the circumstances are like and what your skills are primarily based on the circumstances."
If you're caught in a rip present and also you float, you'll maximize your possibilities of survival, based on consultants.
To make use of the float method, swimmers are inspired to lean their head again, lengthen their legs and arms, then rotate and sign for assist.
Bondi lifeguard co-ordinator Bruce Hopkins stated floating may work for anyone.
"It could possibly work for 12 months previous infants studying to drift to 100-year-olds, everybody can study that method," Hopkins stated.
This 12 months 339 folks have drowned throughout the nation, which is the best variety of deaths this decade.
A lot of the lives misplaced have been in un-patrolled waters or exterior of lifeguard hours.