Table 3: Risk perceptions of caregivers/parents.

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%