What is the Surf Safe Programme? -- The Surf Safe Education Programme offers young people the opportunity to explore the ocean environment whilst learning valuable skills that will last a lifetime. This is a three tiered certification programme developing safe surfing practice and basic lifesaving skills.
The Objective -- The Surf Safe Programme aims to introduce young people from the age of 8 to the beach and ocean environment and provide knowledge and a level of competency where they feel safe and secure in the water. This is invaluable both for surfing and all other water-based activities. Taking part in the Surf Safe Programme is also great fun!
How is the Surf Safe Programme delivered? -- The programme is delivered by qualified surf instructors/beach lifeguards. Soft boards, ID vests and wetsuits are supplied. There is at least one qualified surf instructor for every 10 pupils.
What are the levels? -- The levels are graded from 1 to 3 and are progressively more involved with 'Level 1' being the entry level. Level 1 - 8 to 10 year olds, Level 2 - 11 to 13 year olds, Level 3 - 14 to 16 year olds
Surf Safe Education Programme Learning Outcomes -- Safe surfing skills - Carrying a surfboard - Entering and exiting the surf - Negotiating through waves - Wave selection for surfing, Paddling skills for surfing - Catching white water waves - Riding prone - Turning the board whilst prone -Stopping, Pop ups - Trimming the board - Equipment for surfing - Important parts of the surfboard - Basic lifeguarding equipment - Surf conditions - Identifying rips and currents - Reading and obeying beach flags - Understanding wind and swell - Learning about the tides - Fitness for surfing - Warm ups - Cool downs - Basic surfing first aid skills - Recognise someone in danger & the actions to take - Prevent sunburn while surfing - Recognise hypothermia - Recognise heat stroke
What is the cost? -- £15pp including provision of all equipment.
All participants wil receive a certificate and all equipment is provide FREE on the course. To discuss your school or group requirements please CONTACT US
