conv: Once when I was a kid I got caught in a riptide with my sister. I was so scared! Fortunately I was a strong swimmer and was able to get us to shore. Once when I was a kid I got caught in a riptide with my sister. It was very scary! Sounds frightening! Was this off the coast of a beach or something? Yes_comma_ Martinique Beach in Nova Scotia. The currents are very strong. That is one of my greatest fears. Did you have to swim sideways from the current to escape? Yes that's right! I was a strong swimmer so we made it. Great to hear that you made it out ok!