Surfing is a great way to set off an adrenalin rush… But, there are a few things that you should keep in mind to surf safely. Please, go through the above graphics to know more about them.

1. What Are The Hidden
Dangers Of Surfing &
How Can We Stay Safe?

2. Surfing, just like life, has a
multitude of variables…
Losing focus in such a
sport, even for a second,
can turn things upside
down.

3. It is counted among
extreme sports and has
claimed the lives of many
surfers.

4. In this presentation,
you will learn about;
The hidden dangers in
surfing &
Ways to surf safely

5. Surfing Dangers You Need To Know
About

6. Danger #1 - Surfing
wipeout

7. It's okay to fall off the
surfboard while
riding the waves.
That’s completely
fine…

8. What matters is how you
deal with a wipeout
situation.
• If you are not doing it
the right way, you may
get hurt.

9. Danger #2- Marine
life encounter

10. Surfers have died from
shark attacks in the
past…

11. So, before entering
the water make sure
that there are no
sharks around.

12. Some other sea creatures
that have caused harm to
surfers are;
Jellyfish
Blue-ringed octopus
Stingray
Sea snakes etc…

13. Danger #3- Deadly
currents

14. There are many instances
where rip currents have
drowned surfers…

15. Fortunately, there are
ways to get out of rip
currents safely.

16. Learning the basics of
rip current could
save your life.

17. Danger #4- Solar
radiation

18. Prolonged exposure to solar
radiations during surfing can
contribute to;
Sunburn
Skin cancer
Photoaging etc…

19. Hence it is advised to go
surfing with appropriate
sun protection
measures.

20. Danger #5-
Drowning

21. Drowning is a leading
cause of death among
surfers.

22. No matter how good a
swimmer you are, be
careful while surfing.

23. To Be Brief;

24. Want to ride the waves safely???
Well, keep the following things in
mind…
Learn how to wipe out
safely.
Stay away from shark and
jellyfish-infested water.
Learn about different
ocean currents including
RIP currents.
Use protective clothing
and sunscreen to protect
yourself from the sun.
If you don't know how to
swim, don't get into the
water.

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