SWEPT OUT TO SEA IN RIP CURRENT ON GO PRO
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- Опубликовано: 2 апр 2021
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Today we visit the beautiful Witsand Bay, which is well known
for its dangerous rip currents and rough seas. The most important thing with rip currents is not to panic, and not to fight it. Floating on your back is the best way to save energy and eventually the rip current will stop. This is called the ‘rip head’ and you will know when you have reached this point. Then attempt to swim back parallel to the shoreline where the waves are breaking. As you can see the sea does get very choppy in this area making conditions worse to swim in.
I was pretty shocked how far the rip current had sept me out to sea. I did panic for several seconds but once on my back felt better. I was lucky that i caught it in time, could have been much worse. These rip currents The well known rips run from ‘Rame Head’ along the coast to Portwrinkle. These currents run fast and do catch people out. Just search ‘Witsand bay rip currents’ on the net and you will see the results, frightening!
Just to let everyone know I do actually swim in the sea 2 - 3 times per week at different locations around Devon & Cornwall so I fully understand the perils of rip tides and strong currents. I must admit this rip current did catch me out, because it happened so fast! I also got diverted with the filming so I’ve learnt my lesson!
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There is life guard cove here from April to September. I am told they are kept busy especially during the summer months. A big thanks to the RNLI for the great work around out coastline. This beach is also popular with dog walkers because of its vast area.
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Amen hallelujah praise GOD turn to him and have all!!!!
I got caught in a strong rip outside Long Island New York when I was about 23, and way before I knew what the hell a rip was. The group I was with were all hanging out on the beach, and I went in the water for just a quick dip/swim. What seemed like a fairly reasonable distance (maybe 25ft?), I looked back and saw how far I had actually gone out, and immediately I could feel the strength of the current when I tried to swim back. 30 seconds or so and I kept getting pulled further out and was seriously starting to panic, while frantically swimming in place to absolutely no avail...
Finally one of the locals yelled out and mimed "swim sideways!" After what was another good amount of time, I FINALLY escaped the rip and the waves helped circle me back to shore- I'd be lying if I said I wasn't shaken and totally out of gas.
Rip tides are no joke, folks; get careless or arrogant out there and mother nature will humble you VERY quickly.
Anyway, glad you're okay Mr. Jim. 👊
Yes Jacob I think knowledge is key with riptides and could well save lives.
Ive been swimming a lot recently and I thought I would mention it as knowledge saves lives. To be fair this was a strong current I think, I really did panic as I has just started sea swimming. I now swim daily, but stick to safer places and never swim when the tide is on the turn going out, that's when people get their problems. Your experience sounds terrible, glad you survived. Thanks for the support, best wishes Jim
Glad your alive bro
5 feet out is the farthest I'll go unless it's extremely crowded and there's plenty of other people out farther than me lol.
I have had dark water phobia since I was a kid.
Yeah I remember going to school on long island as a kid they will be telling us about rip tide in this happy nice lady way but I was scared like this is nothing to be happy about this is serious shit especially if you don't know how to swim
This is one of the most english videos I’ve ever watched. Also the irony with him talking about riptides and then suddenly realizing he’s in one 😂
Yes totally agree buddy. To be fair I was pretty naive, everyone warned me about the currents down there. Anyway lesson learnt. The irony now... I swim every day and have become an open water sea addict with friends. Some good came out of the film. All the best, Jim
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand arnt you afraid of sharks?
@Jody Schmuckatelli i have no business laughing at your joke this much
@@swayam4941 sharks have a bad reputation. they're actually typically docile animals... many people open swim with them! even tiger sharks
@@swayam4941 i don't think there are many sharks around there.
I almost died yesterday because of a rip current, in one moment I was within arms reach of my two cousins and after 1 big wave crashed I washed off my eyes and looked back to see they were FAR away from me and at that point I couldn't feel the ocean floor anymore. I did exactly what this guy said but just know sometimes swimming diagonally won't work and even then you CAN'T panic. At that point all you can do is float and keep and eye on the next wave that's going to crash against you which I did while yelling "I need help, I'm not kidding I need help NOW". Thankfully this random guy heard me yelling and he immediately jumped into action. He swam right up to me and put his body behind mine and told me to kick off him which I did, that helped get my feet back on sand and then I turned around and leaped back for him and once we gripped hands I yanked him towards me so hard and after that we were home free. I was so afraid for him because he literally put himself in the current to help me. I also know alot of drowning victims sometimes kill their rescuers out of sheer panic so as soon as I realzied he was here to help I made it a point not to grab all over him, I only grabbed his wrist. Was so unbelievably horrifying to realize I came so close to drowning. I was doing everything right and still I was taking in water, and that's when I realized just how serious my situation was becoming. But earlier that day I should've known better, I could feel just how strong the current was but because the beach flag was yellow (means calm to moderate waters)I brushed those observations aside. So please to anyone who has a flag system on their beach, don't fully put your trust in it because the water can change in a split second. You never know. And always trust your gut, if you feep the current is strong then don't go to the second sand bar, it's not worth it. I shouldn't have gone out so far but I did and I almost died because of it. The ocean is no joke. But yeah if swimming diagonally doesn't work just remember we humans have natural buoyancy so don't let your panic take over, if you panic, you won't be able to float and that rip current WILL eventually release you. So if that guy hadn't saved me in the time he had my plan was to survive the waves (if I could) until I made it out into open water where the waves wouldn't be crashing against me over and over. And never EVER try to swim back to shore, it will NOT work and you WILL get tired as stated in the video. It will also make you panic more because you'll start noticing how you're making zero progress.
Hey Tesla glad you survived, sounds like a horrible experience. I hope the video helped a little. I think most people panic in these situations, myself included even when you know it may happen. The bay I swam in is notorious for strong currents and small rips, but I rarely visit this place now, too dangerous! Ok buddy best wishes - Jim
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not youuuuuu. LLLLLL danceeeee. Kiddo you took a massive L on that one ngl. Must suck to he youuuuuu and not the be meeeee because im not youuuuuu
My bestfriend died because of the rip current. They went to Costa Rica for a week vacation, the resort they went into doesn't have a warning signs about the rip current, and they should have put something to aware the beachgoers who dont know about. They dont even have a lifeguard. It took place on Thursday 4th of August 2022. They dont even published it, theres no news like it never happen.😭😭😭💔 Croc's resort and casino sucks.. dont go to Costa Rica you guys. People died there and they dont care. If you want to go to the beach just go to Florida, SC, California where theres people who care people.
Ye ye but what if you almost drowned due to a dock diving dare?
@@crashcat8382 Sorry? I don't understand what you're trying to say
I didn’t know what to expect when I clicked on this video, but now that I watched it all, I got to say, it’s a cinematographic masterpiece
Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated! All the best, Jim
Riptide's are no laughing matter. Glad you made it back to safety unharmed and unscathed.
Yes totally agree buddy. Hope you enjoyed & thanks for the support, very much appreciated- Jim
I know getting pulled out had to scare you, you handled it well sir. My son and I got caught in a rip current a week ago at Holden beach, NC and it was the scariest moment of my life, I was scared more so for my son than myself. Thankfully we made it out safely but we were both out of breath. I came across your video looking up stuff about rip currents and I hate that happened to you. I’m so glad you’re okay!
You are also hilarious, I love it! I just subscribed to your channel and watched a couple videos.
Hi Crystal thanks for the kind words very much appreciated. Yes rips and currents can be frightening. To be fair i had just started sea swimming and very naive about this location so pretty foolish looking back now. I sea swim daily now with a group and understand, respect the currents etc now. Glad you survived your rip. Thanks for the support & best wishes from the UK!
I love the ocean but I also fear it so much. I love fish, coral reefs, the ocean and just the whole aesthetic. The reason why I fear it is because I can't even swim and im going to Florida this month. 😭
What a day out. Put your back out getting out the car, lose your Sunnies in the Surf, nearly drown in a Rip, chat up a loverly Lady and then film yourself doing flashing videos. Haha you have all the fun.
Yes buddy that was one hell of day out for me LOL...Cheers
its hilarious that he was caufght in a rip in 1 foot waves though bruv
Respect to you sir. Having fun, taking the mick out of yourself and a vital lesson learnt about ocean behaviour. Lost your glasses but gained some experience. Great video, cheers.
Thank you kindly Nick, glad you enjoyed!
Back to thailand in October staying long term can't wait !
All the very best - Jim
What a production!
I liked and subscribed. Glad to see your solo adventures and hope you enjoyed sharing them. To be honest… it inspires to partake on my own adventures and enjoy the days as they come.
Thanks for the kind words, really enjoyed making it. I normally film and live in Thailand, but currently stuck in UK. Thanks for the support & good luck with your adventures!
Brilliant Jim, that was scary funny shocking and most of all very typically Jim Andrews.
I loved it.
It actually scared me a little to be honest, but I can laugh at it now. Glad you liked it and thanks for the continued support, always very much appreciated! Best wishes - Jim
Him: so rule number one DO NOT PANIC
Also him: PANIK!!😂
Yes totally agree LOL....Cheers
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand hahaah🍻🍻
😂😂😂 me and the wife laughing!! Good video Jim hope you weren't to cold 😨😬🙏
Hi Martin glad you enjoyed. Just something a bit different. Wet suit makes a world of difference. All the best buddy
LOL the moment he realised what was going on and he was who knows how far off-shore
Yes mate happened so quick not nice at all, but lesson learnt!
thanks for watching - cheers Jim
the music and audio made it funnier lmao was like an alarm
Love this video so much 😂❤lifted my mood , anxiety, panic , everything ❤
Glad you enjoyed, kept it upbeat, but must confess the current did catch me out a little and I did actually panic just for few seconds. I swim daily in the sea, but always with friends, the sea can be dangerous! Best wishes & stay safe out there!
I stumbled on this video watching some stuff about rips... I love you lmao. I’m obviously sorry for a bit of your misfortune this day but I’m glad you’re alright, don’t know shit about your Channel but you earned a sub!
Thanks Ryan, normally film in Thailand and hopefully returning in October as retired out there. Thanks for the support very much appreciated, Cheers Jim
Not use to these here in Winnipeg but a few winters ago for a wedding we went to Mexico to celebrate. We'd swim off the beach and there was no issues,we took a tour boat out to an island and we did some swimming there. On that island and in ankle deep water is when you can really feel the strength of the ocean. The beach shore was quite steep and the drop off to about 50 feet deep was pretty immediate, I never got swept out and wasn't worrying too much as behind us anchored was our boat but the sheer strength of that ankle deep rip tides is no joke,it felt like I was literally trying to get sucked off my feet. Be safe out there,water doesn't discriminate.
What the hell, as a kid back when I was 10-17, my mom would take us out to the beaches and she wouldn’t supervise us much, we’d be gone for like an hour or so into the waves.
The beaches were populated and very public with lifeguards at least.. but I was and still am the extreme type of dude and I remember I’d go deeeep in, where I couldn’t touch the ocean floor by a long shot . Anyway, this one day I couldn’t come back, in which I’m sure I probably would have either been saved by a lifeguard or died (if no one saw me) but luckily, this dude I never met must have seen me struggling, we locked eyes and he extends his hand out , I swim towards him and he pulls me back to where I can touch the ground.
Thanks man, who ever you were! I’ll pay it forward
Anyway, for my future kids, I’ll make sure to keep a damn close eye on them. I’ve seen videos of kids drowning JUST FEET away from an adult in a pool.
Rip tides in Phuket can be bad and there's a real lack of understanding. I have seen a few people die there. Wouldnt get me in the cold water there though. You're braver than me!
Yes Capio Phuket rip tides have been drummed into me very bad down there. The main problem is most people always swim against the rip tides (myself included) its human nature, but sadly its the main reason for most of the drownings. People also panic, i did when you feel yourself getting dragged out to sea. Anyway all good, best wishes
I literally let the riptides take me I swim under water when I can and float on my back and just let it take me and enjoy Mother Nature at work it’s beautiful, the tides go far out but I still got so much energy to float and enjoy the swim🙌🏻
Brilliant that you was able to catch this live on camera for us. Well done mate, you did amazing!
Thanks Mate, terrifying really. These strong currents & rips really can catch people out. Thanks for watching!
Scary stuff, you must’ve been so relieved once you got back to safety
I cannot stop laughing! 😂whose bloody idea was this.
Glad you enjoyed and yes bad idea Lol! Thanks for watching, Jim
This guy is why people get caught out , he could of got cramp , attacked by shark , anxiety attack ,which freezes all of your senses and makes you unaware of where your surroundings are , or just drown . No one even with him which is crazy or life guards to spot him , another victim waiting . Thanks for showing us all how not to swim out alone or let a current drag you out
This is one of the funniest videos I’ve ever seen 😂
Thanks Sammy. Just care free fun blasted by the waves, but educating people about the dangers of the sea. It did freak me out just for a few seconds! All the best!
Bro this my first time seeing ur channel I was laughing so hard I could tell that u did panic hahaha good video but be more careful safety comes first remember that master
Hi buddy glad you enjoyed and thanks for the support very much appreciated!
Yes totally agree with you concerning the safety. Did catch me out a little but all good in the end!
All the best - Jim
Ur a good swimmer tho
U went out pretty far
LOVE your MR2! 😍
Thanks buddy very pleased with it. Best wishes - Jim
I just got from the beach this past weekend and had a scary experience. That rip is no joke.
Yes totally agree, always respect the sea
This is why when I'm at the beach, I stay away from far into the water. I'm that mf that's constantly collecting shells by the shore 😭
Looking good Jim🇬🇧
Thanks Gaz, hope you enjoyed the film. Something a little different! Cheers
Nice video Jim, missing your Hua Hin vlogs. Are you planning on returning at all?
Yes mate back mid Jan!
Thanks for the support!
Damn, I teach people how to not swim against tide but parallel to beach until stops then can go in. Well done for same advice
Yes TT I never knew this until recently, its a life saver really. Hope all good in Pattaya? Cheers
Nice one pal wish I could swim have to rely on me running and me knees are starting to play up
Hi Colin my knees are same playing up, thats why I swim & cycle more. Already had key hole surgery on right knee and made a huge difference. As always thanks for the continued support very much appreciated. Cheers buddy
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand I'm signed up for the virtual London marathon in October fingers crossed
Good Luck Colin hope it happens! I did Exeter 10Km race on Friday, such a shock to the system lol, but enjoyed!
Brave man Jim couldn't see myself doing that I turn blue in the cold
Hi Stephen its actually very warm with the wetsuit on makes a big difference!
Went back there today and it was a flat as a pancake, pretty boring actually Lol.
Thanks for the support - Jim
You are an crazy awesome person
This is so funny wasn’t expecting the laugh when I clicked on it! 🤣🤣🤣
Which film made you laugh? Hope you enjoyed it? Thanks Jim
Born and raised in Australia where going to the beach is pretty much your highest ambition in life and your second home, it's generally always hilarious seeing foreigners tackling the ocean with all their sun protection and accessories, not to mention their general uncoordinated goofiness which you've clearly recognised here hence the comedy music. Sometimes its terrifying seeing foreigners near or in the ocean, luckily they usually preference swimming in front of a lifeguard between the flags. Cool to see the southern point of England too, I always wondered what that looked like. So with being in the ocean or any body of water, be it a lake or river or whatever, for me its like a second part of my brain and body is activated and I become like a dolphin just about, and sometimes a bit of a whale, flying out of the water and landing sideways back in, that's how I approach it, I learn from the animals that do it best. Sometimes I might want to enjoy the wave hitting me front on, so I time it out and tense on impact along with holding a good strong stance, I do this as an exercise to better deal with the various shit we have to deal with in work life etc, it helps condition the muscles and the mind to absorbing impact without it phasing you. Anyway, glad you still had fun and were a friendly presence on the beach happily talking to people - "Good sport!"
laughed hard of this! ure funny as hell
Thanks Em, glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for the support- Jim
You made me laugh through out the whole flog !!!! You looked a proper pev getting out of the car !!! Good job you never got pull over by the police
Thanks Adam will take that as a compliment Lol. Not normally this chaotic just having a laugh! Thanks for the support very much appreciated! Cheers
you looked dignified throughout jim lol
To be honest Joe it was the look of disbelief & horror. I really was petrified but thankfully quickly resolved! Cheers
Not sure how many times I’ve been caught in a riptide and never even noticed.
Hi Jim, I am in Hua Hin now. I would like to meet you if you have time. I am trying to figure out where to live in the area.
Hi Tom sorry but Im in UK until October! Anyway past Market village is nice, south of the city. Just drive around, thats best way. Catch you soon buddy & good luck
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand I just sighed a 6 month lease. Hurry home!
@@scubatom8232 That was quick well done buddy
Ohhh Jimmy - you and water don’t often get along. Maybe try something safer like jumping buses with a motorcycle.
Thanks for sharing - that truly is a dangerous situation.
Hi Polar Attack you may just be right. I’m not normally this reckless around the water, hopefully one off. I also think the filming was a distraction, lesson learnt. As always thanks for the continued support, very much appreciated, cheere
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand whaaat ?? You’re always reckless around water. You’ve got many videos where the ocean sucks you in and with gods grace will spit you back out 😝😝 remember your previous camera😜🙃🌊💦 🍻
@@PolarAttack Yes mate I remember the poor old camera LOL...I learnt my lesson there for sure!
Really enjoyed this video, what a good laugh 😂
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for the support! Jim
Here in Texas. I'm so glad you are ok!
Thank you! Jim
Also remember folks don't panic so you can get the maximum amount of air into your lungs and not water, once you have a good amount of air hold it for a few seconds this will help you float easier on the surface, time your exhale and inhales between waves and ride the waves back in when you have escaped the rip current.
I was stuck in a current with my twin sister and we kept getting pulled out further and further I really should have screamed for help but the only way we were able to escape was by Pushing up the ocean bottom with my foot and I was holding my sisters hand I was able to pull and yank her ahead of me I shouted to her go because I didn’t want her to risk saving me because I got her ahead of me and the whole time I was having a panic attack and my body was so exhausted I was about to give out swimming. Toughest fight of my life and of course we tried going back in ocean the previous day and it fucking happened again… we watched the news following night and they was saying avoid the beach cuz there was high currents from a distant hurricane but like we didn’t know and every time we went in ocean there were atleast several plus other guess but we were vacationing in NC. I don’t think I will ever go into the ocean again I honestly feel like I have ptsd from it it still terrifies me thinking about it. I even tried swimming parallel and it didn’t shit that’s why I had to keep pushing off the ocean bottom even though it kept pulling me deeper into the ocean making it deeper and harder to kick off from the ground.
This happened to me a few hours ago. My sister got separated from me and she got out fine and I didn’t want her coming back for me…I got stuck underwater too. I was wearing a life jacket but it stood no chance. I’m so glad it’s over and I’m so scared. I’m so full of water I feel so weird.
Anyway I’m glad we all got out ok.
I wonder if I've ever been caught in one and just didn't realize it? I do remember having trouble getting back to shore before but because I didn't know about rip currents I probably just kept my cool and somehow managed to get out.
😂😂 also, hilarious ending
Oh hell no I’d freak out
I think I did freak a little!
Lesson learnt, respect the sea, cheers Jim
The sea 🌊 can be a deadly place 👍👍
Yes John agreed. I learnt an important lesson that day. I dont normally let my guard down, maybe it was the filming? Anyway all good. Thanks for the support, cheers
I Absolutely love this video, it is exactly 💯 how it happens and how to respond... l got caught in a rip ride minehead. One minute l was paddling splashing 400meters from shore opposite Butlins then suddenly l was out at sea handing past the harbour lol some guy come on his dingy and dragged me back lol
I knew Whitsand bay was bad for the rips, but this did freak me out and my camera was nearly ditched as I really thought I was in trouble. I actually swim most days but never at whitsand, lesson learnt. Thankd & best wishes
Your funny Jim 😄👍
Thanks Mark glad you enjoyed. We try to entertain. Best wishes
The main thing is not to be scared when I got into a rip current. I always relaxed,float on my back, and eventually a wave threw me ashore. To do this, you don’t need to be a good swimmer, you just need to be able to float on the water.
Jim!
I think you should stay on land and run, instead for swimming 🏊♂️ 😉
Nice you are okay
Have a nice weekend
Micke from 🇸🇪
Yes Micke think your right. I wont be swimming for a while Lol. Hope all good in Sweden, things are finally improving in the UK, best wishes!
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand
It's ok here with me, but we have 1 meters of snow 😭🤬
Thanks
Hope not too cold? Not seen snow in years Lol
Penny dropped. . Bwahahahaha 🤣 That Oh Shit moment was just 😅
Happened to me at Far Rockaway beach in Queens it's so bad this year.
Sorry to hear that and glad you survived. I sea swim every day now, but still get freaked out now and again with the tides and cold. Ok take care!
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand I'm a great swimmer but it humbled me up I'm in no shape to swim away from the shoreline. You take care as well. Thank goodness we made it out.
Was the water cold Jim?
No Stan, good wet suit, boots, gloves, hood and its warm. Ive been swimming alot down in Cornwall and its fantastic, apart from the currents. I think i got distracted with the filming, because normally Im alert to my surroundings & whats happening. Cheers buddy
This is one of the most English things I've ever watched. The music made me laugh. Cheers from the U.S.
Thanks Buddy glad you enjoyed!
We will be back filming in Thailand end of Jan! Best wishes for 2022
got caught in a rip current a couple days ago and it was terrifying
I only recently learned what rip current is. I used to love swimming in the sea, but once I learned what these are I refuse to step my foot in the sea.
i got caught in one today and it was honestly really scary. i didn’t know what was happening until after i was rescued. i was trying to swim out and it was making me go further out and i started to yell for help from some near by swimmers because i could no longer touch the group and immediately started to panic. but they were getting swept up too. i was trying to calm myself while also trying to swim back to shore when i noticed life guards were coming into the water, and that’s when i really started to have my anxiety attack. i realized how serious this actually was when they started to show up but i also knew that they would help me. the life guard who pulled me in was super nice and definitely helped calm my nerves. he explained what was happening and what he was doing the whole time. the waves were so big and we both kept getting pulled under but eventually we made it to shore. i’ve always had some anxieties around the ocean but was starting to feel a bit more comfortable after many years of my older brother being brave and showing me what to do but this has definitely set me back. i’m just glad my younger brother didn’t get pulled out. he just happened to go back to my mom right before the current got really bad. it was super scary but i’m thankful everyone made it out alright :)
I don’t know why I found this so hilarious
Omg i just found u and you’re so funny 😂
Thanks my friend, best wishes
looks like you had a ripper of a day, pun not intended.
Love it buddy Lol!
I like the towel scene.😝😝
Thank you sweetie xx
looks fun
Thanks Lorenzo, best wishes!
Hahaha sorry Jim your so clumsy funny vid
Yes Jackie possibly - Thanks for the support! Best wishes
Lmfaooo the waltzy-classical music givin off happy vibes😂
You gotta learn when the waves come up to you, you jump up with them and you’ll ride the waves. Learned this after living in Naples florida for 24 years lol
Yes agreed, but I’m the worst swimmer in England Lol. Thanks for watching, Jim
Man of culture I see. Nice MK2
Yes mate great cars, especially the Mk2, Cheers
Cool
Hope you enjoyed & thanks for watching, Jim
Was that Kara from Kara & Nate that flashed up there for a split second?
today me and my friends got stuck in a rip current the water was so deep we couldn’t touch our friends had to run and get heaps of middle aged men to rescue us when that didn’t work a helicopter tried
4:40 you mentioned not to backfloat in a rip tide, why is that?
I panicked that's why as I felt current dragging me out. This bay is notorious for little rips and bad currents.
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand thanks man..so it's ok to backfloat, right?
I feel like if was all planned all along. Well done! 🤥
If i've ever seen a guy less suited to water i would like to be reminded. V loveable but totally dangrous ❤
Yes I must agree. 3 years ago I was a complete newbie to sea swimming. Now I swim daily in Plymouth open sea swimming with a lovely bunch of people throughout the winter. I’ve learnt so much and longest swim to date was over 1 mile. Thanks for watching hope you enjoyed, best wishes Jim
Nice suit mate
Hope you enjoyed? Cheers
Nice MR2 there
Yes mate lovely. I had one 20 years ago best car Ive ever had. So at 60 decided to get another one Lol! Cheers
Jim are u a Merman ? LOL you are swimming better than me !!! Enjoy ...
Hi Karl its really relaxing actually, warm with the wet suit on highly recommended!
I went back there today and it was as flat as a pancake no waves or currents!
Thanks for the support - Jim
It would've been a miracle If your glasses washed up on shore When you were about to leave
You should get one of those rubber things you strap onto the back of the glasses and wrap around your neck or ears or something so they don't fall off, not to sure how they hold onto you but I'm pretty sure it's safe
Thanks for the advice buddy very much appreciated. I don't normally swim with my glasses LOL, just for the filming. Thanks for watching - best wishes Jim
You gotta swim under the waves when they come instead of letting them hit you in the face lol
I subscribed
Thanks Been, back in Thailand soon hopefully and channel back to normality! Cheers
Hi Jim Don't drown before we meet up to share stories about our MR2s.
Hey Steve drop us an email at
Jimandrewss@aol.com
Would be great to see your MR2. Cheers Jim
Never been caught in one but it seems the rip is NOT your enemy - it won't kill you. The current just moves you to a different part of the water yes? It's panic-swimming towards land and depleting your energy which kills you, exactly like the sudden-onset panic you see here, this is how it happens, so don't do this! Distance from shore is what makes people panic, so don't see it as a big deal, if you can float and swim you'll be fine even 10 miles out imo. Don't rush to get back to the shore, you need to stay well within your limits at all times so just gently swim to the side to slowly move out of the current then aim for a bit of the beach to the side of where the current took you out and swim at a gentle pace. If it takes 10 mins to get back in let it, there's no rush, stay calm and stay well within your abilities, you should be going slow not going fast in this situation. If you are being swept round a headland or taken out on a strong tide the same applies, the first thing you must do is conserve energy and float and wave or shout for rescue. This is how I see it, seems logical.
beautiful car!
Thanks buddy
lol This was lovely to watch
Life’s a beach 🏝
Yes buddy certainly is. I was back there today, flat as a pancake and cold lol! Thanks for the support!
My my aunts brother died like this when they were kids. They were both swimming together. Sad watching your brother drown in front of you.
Thats terrible so sad to hear this. Alot of people in Thailand, phuket get into trouble with the rips. I did actually panic just for a few seconds then realised it was the current dragging me out, not too bad. They always say dont panic but i think its impossible. All the very best! Jim
heh i loved this
Glad your enjoyed it, thanks
I never really saw rip currents as a danger I use to play in them as a kid because I knew what I was doing. I also use to go out during storms because the waves were huge
Knows what he's doing, does stupid stuff anyway.
I've seen storms at the beach, how have you not been stuck by lightning???
"I knew what I was doing, that's why I went on suicide missions regardless." flawless logic
Also the worst parker - 1:04, geez, you couldn't have made a worse pull in :) . the intro was hilarious though
I was trying to show off the car, that was the plan. Hope you enjoyed? Thanks
This video is missing Luncheon, Bollocks and Dogfish to be an absolute English experience.
Yes agreed, Cheers
wow rip currents really mess with you big time
Yes mate strong currents down there, wont be making that mistake again. Thanks for the support!
that was…bizarre…
Im a veteran surfer and i got caught in a rip today and yes i panicking a bit, i couldn't help it hahah
Yes I really did panic as felt current dragging me out, horrible feeling!
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand yeh its horrible
If they made a UK version of Tiger King this guy would somehow wind up in it and be less likeable than Jeff Lowe
Is that a good or bad thing?
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailandvery good thing 😅
Dive into/under the waves and they won't beat you up so much ;) Especially useful on the bigger ones.
holy jesus i searched up "getting pulled by ripe tide" and i see this sexy ass mr2 pull up WOW
‘SWIM PARALLEL’
*swims perpendicular*
Lifeguard here and rips will never take you out to see they will only take to to the lineup
Dude me and roomie had a real REAL long laugh over this. Glad you’re okay! Thank god you remembered your own training 😆😆