Originally published: Critical Comms, 26 November 2025
While most Australians (65%) are planning aquatic adventures this summer, from recreational boating to snorkelling or diving, less than a third (32%) are confident they could rescue themselves in an aquatic emergency. Thatâs according to new research commissioned by radio comms manufacturer GME in conjunction with Pureprofile.
The research further finds that only one-fifth (20%) of the nation is confident in reading tides, swells and weather conditions, and nearly half (48%) would rely on their mobile phone to call for help on the water. This is a particularly risky move given that offshore coverage can be patchy at best.
