Which of the following is/are true? If caught in a rip current, swim directly towards shore, using the most powerful kick possible. If caught in a rip current, swim perpendicular to shore, until you are completely out of the rip current, then swim in towards shore. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore, until you are completely out of the rip current, then swim in towards shore. Don't fight the rip current; relax and let it carry you closer to shore.