Outback Jack's Surf Guide

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Can you spot the Rip in the first picture ?

If not don’t worry.

Rip currents can be dangerous so it’s important to be aware of them and know how to stay safe.

1) Don’t Panic: if you find yourself caught in a rip , stay calm. Panicking can exhaust you .

2) Do Not Fight The Current: Rip currents are powerful and move faster then an Olympic swimmer. instead of trying to swim directly back to shore, swim parallel to the shoreline . This can help you escape the rip currents pull .

3) Learn to spot Rip currents: Educate yourself how to spot rips.

How to spot Rip currents.

1)look for differences in water color: Rip currents often have a different color than the surrounding water. They may appear darker or murkier due to all the sand be kicked up .

2)Identify Gaps in Breaking Waves: sometimes you will notice sections along the shore where waves are not breaking as consistently , These gaps can indicate the presence of a rip.

3) Pay attention to Foam and debris: Rip currents carry foam ,debris and seaweed out to sea . If you see a concentrated flow of foam or seaweed moving away from the shore, it bay be a sign of a rip currents.

Be sure to mark your calendars and join County Sligo Surf Club for an epic day out on the water in strandhill beach !

Avoid these mistakes when learning to surf .

1)Skipping Lessons : Don’t try to teach yourself to surf join a surf school or 2/3 lessons to gain valuable guidance on techniques, safety and surf etiquette.

2) Choosing the Wrong Board: Beginners often choose boards that are too small or advanced for there skill level. Opt for a long, stable and wide soft top to get the ball rolling.

Remember more foam = more fun

3)Just have Fun: This should be rule number one but saving the best for last .

Just have fun , surfing is hard and it’s a never ending learning experience . Too many people get discouraged if you don’t catch waves immediately or stand up on there first go.

Perseverance is key, surfing is about the journey not the destination and everyone has there own pace .

The more you wipeout the faster you will learn .

See you outback

Jack

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Horsing around Lough Gill last Sunday while on a paddle board tour for

Jerry from looks captivated by the paddle boarders dance on calm lake waters .

Outback Jacks on tour .

Winter is fast approaching, water temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter.

Where is your favourite surf destination place to beat the winter chills ?

Leave your answer in the comments