About:

Surfing NSW is hosting a FREE Surfers Rescue and accredited CPR course.

Event guide:

This award-winning course teaches essential board rescue techniques that can assist in emergency situations and potentially save lives. Developed and endorsed by NSW Professional Lifeguards, the Australian Lifeguards Service (ALS), Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW), and some of the world’s elite surfers, these proven techniques utilize the tools already at hand—your surfboard!

Surfers are in the water every day, often being the first to respond in emergencies. With only 4% of beaches patrolled by professional and volunteer lifeguards, surfers are a vital resource in saving lives.

We encourage recreational surfers of all skill levels to participate in the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course to learn these techniques and receive CPR training. With less than 10% of Australians trained in CPR, these skills can be invaluable in any situation.

The Surfers Rescue 24/7 course includes two components:

Surfers Rescue 24/7 Course: Learn four rescue techniques for conscious and unconscious patients using your surfcraft. (Approx. 1.5 hours)
Accredited CPR Course: (Approx. 2 hours)
Important Participation Requirements:

Must be competent in handling, paddling, and surfing on a surfboard, bodyboard, or SUP.
Must be a competent swimmer, able to swim 100m in open water (unassisted).
Please Bring:

Your surfboard, wetsuit (or similar), and a change of clothes.
Photo ID, pen, and notepad.