Agree/strongly agree | Disagree/strongly disagree | Unsure | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | If I got caught in a rip, it is likely I would need to be rescued | 72 41% |
58 33% |
44 25% |
2 | If I was in deep water and got tired I would be in danger of drowning | 42 24% |
46 26% |
86 49% |
3 | If I went for a swim outside of the flags it would not be dangerous | 41 24% |
90 52% |
43 25% |
4 | I think I am at higher risk of drowning than other people | 49 28% |
32 18% |
93 53% |
5 | My lack of swimming experience puts me at risk in open water | 97 56% |
36 21% |
41 24% |
6 | I often feel unsafe swimming when conditions are rough | 81 47% |
63 36% |
30 17% |
7 | I never swim out of my depth when swimming at the beach | 102 59% |
45 26% |
27 16% |
8 | At a surf beach, if I swim between the patrol flags I will be safe. | 99 57% |
35 20% |
40 23% |
9 | If I swim with other people I am in less danger of drowning | 99 57% |
53 31% |
22 13% |
10 | I can identify dangerous swimming places at the beach | 97 56% |
50 29% |
27 16% |
11 | I could get myself out of a difficult situation when swimming at a beach | 78 45% |
67 37% |
29 17% |
12 | I could help someone in difficulty while swimming at the beach | 47 27% |
40 23% |
87 50% |