Yesterday was the first day of summer and Surf Lifeguards want to make sure every Kiwi makes it home for Christmas after a day at the beach. 

Rip currents (“rips”) are one of the most dangerous elements on New Zealand beaches and Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) Chief Executive, Paul Dalton, says it’s vital for every Kiwi to memorise the “Three Rs” for surviving a rip before heading to the beach this summer.