The Science of the Surf is a fascinating, entertaining and multiple award winning visual presentation about how our beaches work and behave; from the journey of tiny little sand grains onto your favourite beach, to the massive swell that rolls in during big storms, to how to spot a deadly rip current - this talk is for anyone who loves and is interested in the beach. It also has a beach safety theme throughout.
The visually powerful talk is presented by Dr Rob Brander, Australia's best known surf scientist from the University of New South Wales who has been nicknamed 'Dr Rip' by the Bondi Lifeguards for his habit of throwing purple dye into rip currents.
The talk runs for approximately 1 hour with additional time for questions. Some of the talks involved a rip current demonstration using purple dye. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+.
Free 'Rip Current Survival Guide' posters are available at each talk.
Signed copies of the bestselling book 'Dr Rip's Essential Beach Book; everything you need to know about surf, sand and rips' will be available for purchase at a discounted price ($30).
No need to book, just show up!
Cost: FREE!
The talks marked with an asterisk (*) will have a demonstration of purple dye in rip current.
| Where | When | Time |
| *Black Head Beach SLSC, Hallidays Point, Mid-North Coast NSW | Saturday Nov 12, 2011 | 9:30 – 11 AM |
| *Merewether Beach SLSC, Newcastle, NSW | Sunday Nov 20, 2011 | 10:30 – 12 Noon |
| *Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Central Coast, NSW) | Wed Nov 30, 2011 | 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| *Shelly Beach SLSC, Central Coast, NSW | Sunday Dec 4 | 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| *Mollymook Beach SLSC, South Coast NSW | Sat Jan 7 | 3:00 - 4:00PM |
| *Coogee Beach SLSC, Sydney Eastern Suburbs | Monday Jan 9 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
| *Maroubra Beach SLSC, Sydney Eastern Suburbs | Tuesday Jan 10 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM |
| Prince Henry Centre, Little Bay, Sydney Eastern Suburbs | Wednesday Jan 11 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM |
| Hutley Hall, North Sydney Council | Tuesday Jan 17 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM |
| *Dee Why Beach SLSC, Sydney Northern Beaches | Wednesday Jan 18 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| *Newport Beach SLSC, Sydney Northern Beaches | Wednesday Jan 18 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM |
| *North Cronulla Beach SLSC, Cronulla, Sydney | Thursday Jan 19 | 11:00 – 12:30 PM |
| Manly Community Centre, 12 Wentworth St. | Thursday Jan 19 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM |
| *Caves Beach SLSC, Lake Macquarie NSW | Friday Jan 20 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
| Salamander Bay Community Centre, Port Stephens, NSW | Friday Jan 20 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM |
| *Tamarama Beach SLSC, Sydney Eastern Suburbs | Saturday Jan 21 | 11:00 – 12 Noon |
Many more talks over the 2011/2012 summer in Sydney and other parts of NSW to be announced soon.