Frequently Asked Questions
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At a minimum, you will need to complete your Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) however holding your Bronze Medallion will allow you to be more heavily involved with the rescue operations on the beach. Go to our Training and Education page to find out about the range of further training available.
In order to start the course, you will need to complete the pre-requisite 400m swim in under 9 minutes. Your trainer will be there to help you and we can assist with some extra training if you think you need it. After that, the course will involve training in surf awareness, a typical day on patrol, emergency care including EAR, CPR and defibrillation procedures, and basic first aid. We will spend a lot of time on rescue boards, practicing rescues with rescue tubes and becoming comfortable swimming in the ocean. Go to our Training and Education page for more info.
It is super easy, just email our Education team at [email protected]
The sky’s the limit! We ask that you regularly attend your rostered patrols, which usually fall once a month, however we encourage more regular participation when you can. We watch the beach for around 16 official hours per week and we always need help! We also have competition events each Sunday including a BBQ, monthly social drinks (whole family welcome!), regular group training sessions (water skills and fitness), as well as a handful of formal occasions throughout the year.