Board Paddling

Coaching Days available for groups of 6-8 people, 10am-4pm @ Nick Thorn Academy, Woolacombe Beach.

The Rescue Board is a specialist piece of equipment that is used by Surf Life Savers and Lifeguards. This equipment is used as part of lifeguard training and as a rescue aid; the boards vary from lightweight racing boards to 12 handled rescue boards.

It is used in many forms, as rescue aids or racing boards. The board race involves paddling around a course of floating buoys and racing back to the beach using skill, fitness and technique to get ahead and stay ahead of the rest of the pack.

The Aims:

   • Entry / Exit of Ocean
   • Body Positioning / Body Movement
   • Equipment
   • Stamina - Long Distances / Short Bursts

The board is also used for board rescue races with swimming and two persons on a board racing back into the beach.

Cost is £55 per person. Book up both days (Board & Ski, Swim & Ironman) the cost is £100.

As a level three Surf Life Saving instructor, swim, board and ski competence courses can be provided for competing, developing and improving skills.

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