Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to research and improving current and new lifesaving equipment for patrols to operate on beaches, and to continue to provide pathways for our members.
There is a specific process and application that is required below, that clubs are to follow to apply for an RWC.
PROCESS
Before a club can apply for an RWC they must have a Coastal Safety Audit performed on their beach. These can be conducted by clubs contacting their relevant Lifesaving Services Coordinator/Regional Operations Manager. Once the Audit has been completed with recommendations, they can complete the application in full using the below Jotform link. Your application will be sent to the Club President and Club Captain for endorsement, it will then be sent to the relevant Branch for Director of Lifesaving for endorsement. The application will be tabled to the State Lifesaving Committee for final approval. Once your application is successful the club will receive an MOU to be signed by the Club, Branch and State. Clubs are only able to apply for grants to purchase an RWC once approval has been granted by SLSQ.
APPLICATION FORM
CLUB RWC APPLICATION JOTFROM LINK
PREREQUISITES FOR RWC AWARD
Members must have:
- a current marine license
- be 18 years old
- PWC license
WHO CAN OPERATE AN RWC
Members must have:
- hold a current and proficient RWC Award & have the award in Surfguard.
WHO CAN TRAIN MEMBERS TO RECEIVE RWC AWARD?
All RWC training will be conducted and run by SLSQ only. Once clubs are approved to utilise an RWC training for members will be arranged in consultation with your relevant Lifesaving Services Coordinator or Regional Operations Manager.
TOWING CRAFT
The craft can only be towed off and on the beach by
• tractor;
• four-wheel drive; or
• Side by Side vehicle (SSV)
MARINE ASSISTANCE
The RWC is not able to tow any other vessels or marine equipment.
STORAGE OF CRAFT
The RWC must be stored in a covered secure Club owned or leased facility.
REPORTING
RWC’s will require the same level of reporting as IRB’s. Pre/Post operation checks shall be recorded in a logbook and patrol statistics such as rescues will be recorded in LIMSOC. RWC’s are subject to the same Marine Incident reporting requirement as IRB’s
WHERE CAN THE CRAFT BE USED
The club owned or shared use RWC is currently only permitted to be used for patrol, it cannot be used for water safety, special events or junior activities.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Clubs must adhere to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines as outlined in the Patrol Operations Manual.
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
RWC Operators must wear patrol shorts, patrol high-vis yellow long sleeve rash shirt underneath the SLSQ lifejacket, an approved red and yellow helmet and radio. Clubs in North Barrier and North Queensland must wear the appropriate PPE for their stinger season.
PURCHASING A RWC
Previously, all purchases were to be made through SLSQ, however now that we are in the Phase 3 of the roll-out of club owned RWC’s, SLSQ is happy for clubs to purchase direct from suppliers ONCE APPROVED & SLSQ HAS INFORMED YOUR CLUB THAT THEY WERE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR APPLICATION.
When reaching out to a supplier, the club can purchase any ski that is in line with the SLSA Gear and Equipment List found HERE.
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