**“I think this**
**is something**
**everybody should**
**be taught.”**

4 X World Champion
- Mark Richards

About:

Surfers Rescue 24/7 is a CPR and board rescue course for any recreational surfer in NSW, WA, and VIC.

Beach usage, whether for sport, recreation or competition, comes with inherent risk – the program aims to minimize this risk through the provision of free training to the surfing community.

In conjunction with pro-surfers who are currently working as lifeguards, Surfing NSW has identified board rescue techniques that may prove to be crucial in times of need.

The Concept:

Surfing NSW, with the support of the NSW Government, is giving all surfers in NSW the opportunity to do a CPR and board rescue course – “Surfers Rescue 24/7”.

Surfing has been part of Australian society since the late 50s, and during this time, recreational surfers from all walks of life have been instrumental in helping to keep our beaches safe.

Be it a patrolled or an unpatrolled beach across NSW, surfers are on the beach from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Surfers are often responsible for hundreds of thousands of unsung rescues.

To find out more about the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course and board rescue techniques - CLICK HERE.

What’s involved?

Component 1 (1 -1.5hrs)
Surfers Rescue 24/7 board rescue techniques.
Component 2 (2hrs)
CPR course (optional)
- accredited or non-accredited.

Participation requirements:

Must be competent with handling, paddling, and surfing on a surfboard/bodyboard/SUP etc.
Must be a competent swimmer, and able to swim 100m in open water (unassisted).

What do I need to bring?

Wetsuit – Participants will be asked to participate in mock rescues in the surf.
Surfboard – Participants will require a surfboard for mock rescues.
Pen – CPR component.
Identification – e.g. drivers license