Breaking Waves

The Oregon coast can be a risky place if you’re not used to it - especially if your idea of “beach” involves splashing around in warm, shallow water and gentle waves. Learn how to avoid some of the biggest threats - treacherous rip currents that can sweep swimmers out to sea, and massive logs that can get tossed like toothpicks by the surf - with on-line versions of from our new video, Beach Safety Basics. (Flash player required)
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Just in time for vacation season, two new, short videos from Oregon Sea Grant address two of the most common safety hazards associated with the Pacific Northwest coasts: rolling logs and rip currents. All too often, visitors to our beaches are unfamiliar with the dangers of playing on large logs that may roll in the surf, or powerful rip currents which can pull swimmers out to sea. The two videos contained on this DVD explain these hazards and how to avoid or respond safely to them, using interviews with experts to emphasize key insights.

The videos are intended for use wherever coastal visitors congregate, including coastal museums,visitor centers, hotels, motels, campgrounds, and local cable TV stations.

Available  for $6.95 per copy plus $2 shipping and handling:

• from our on-line store
• by calling (800) 375-9360 (ask for item no. ORESU-V-07-003)