Beaches are our natural playground so it may surprise you that an average of 60 people a year drown and thousands more are rescued on Australian beaches alone. This is largely due to a lack of understanding by the general public to the dangers present on beaches. The Science of the Surf (SOS) program addresses this problem by providing a basic scientific understanding of the way that beaches, waves and rip currents work. A visually powerful and entertaining talk is available to schools, local councils, and community and corporate groups.