Nippers are the future of Australia's beach culture

From age 5, young swimmers learn lifesaving skills at local surf clubs

GEOFF HISCOCK

NEWCASTLE, Australia -- In summer, Sunday morning is Nipper time on Australian beaches. That is when thousands of youngsters ages 5 to 13 turn up at local surf clubs to take part in water-safety programs that may save their lives, and possibly those of other people.

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