Brits show a staggering lack of understanding when it comes to rip currents – do you know better?

Beaches form one of the British holidaymaker’s favourite destinations. Kids often ask to spend their days paddling, building sandcastles, and eating ice cream. They are also an extremely dangerous place if you don’t know (or don’t understand) the hazards. The RNLI is the UK body responsible for the provision of lifeguarding services on beaches, and