
Catching a wave is regular St Kilda beachgoer Sadie Scott (9, above) while lifeguard Charlotte Underhill-Nicol (below) keeps a close watch on swimmers yesterday afternoon.

The lifeguards were having to move the flags often and the rips had not been this large for a few seasons.
Mr Lloyd said the most important thing to remember was to make note of where the flags were and ensure you stayed between them as you swam.
