5.2. Surveillance Patrols

The minimum patrol equipment standard required for surveillance patrols shall be:

• 1 fully operational RWC (if applicable to your location) placed in a position best suited for launching (on waters edge, slipway or approved launching point)
• 1 Rescue Board
• 1 Rescue Tube
• Relevant Hazard signs (i.e. strong sweep, rough surf, marine stingers, etc.)
• Hand held radio
• First Aid kit
• Bum bag (one per lifeguard where required)
• Oxygen Equipment (SLSQ approved)
• Marine Stinger Kits (north of Bustard Heads only)
• 1 stinger suit (north of Bustard Heads only)
• Recommend marine stinger booties and gloves to be worn (north of Bustard Heads only)