SURF LIFE SAVING CRAFT TRAINING

Craft refers to non-powered craft and vessels.

The following points shall be adhered to when conducting training on any Surf Life Saving craft:

1. All endorsed training should be signed on with LIMSOC or through Surfcom via radio or phone and signed off once training has ceased.
2. A risk assessment is to be conducted prior to the commencement of each session and appropriate risk management measures undertaken.
3. If a session has a different start and finish location, a risk assessment must be completed for each location.
4. All craft in use between sunset and sunrise must be fitted with a white light that is clearly visible over 360 degrees. The craft must display a flashing white all-round light if the craft is used for training or competition, is not powered but is propelled by using oars or paddles and if the craft is operated on a river.
5. Warning (Life Saving Training Area) signage shall be erected where training activity is taking place.
6. Training shall be carried out a minimum of 60 metres from any designated swimming/surf craft flagged area with appropriate warning signage erected.
7. Operation of the training area inclusive of lifesaving and sport shall be in consultation with the patrol/lifeguard in control of any designated swimming area in the vicinity.
8. All lifesaving training shall be under the direction of an accredited person relating to that training award and that person must be present for the duration of the training session.
9. All surf sport training shall be under the direction of an accredited club coach and that person must be present for the duration of the training session. Training details must be documented in the club minutes.

Note: All members are to wear PPE as per Dangerous Marine Creatures Guidelines – refer to SECTION NO: POM 0020 DANGEROUS MARINE CREATURES”