Face-to-face with a great white shark
Deano ticks another thing off his bucket list by going face-to-face with a Great White Shark! + VIDEO
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Bucket list: Rottnest Island Channel Swim
Dean Gladstone shares his experience from his first Rottnest Island Swim, one he had always wanted to tick off his bucket list. This article includes Deano’s Top 5 Tips For Taking On The ‘Rotto Swim’.
The most important thing that I check before I go to a beach
Learn why knowing what the wind is doing is the most important thing to check before you go to the beach and how it can impact your time there.
Big wave charger or beginner? Read this it could save your life
Learning to relax and not to panic is a very important skill and may help you save your life in all types of surf conditions.
What do I need to coach aquatic activities?
Minimum Cert II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)/Bronze Medallion
First Aid and CPR Certificates
Public Liability and Personal Indemnity Insurance over and above your fitness trainer insurance
Membership of an industry body (i.e. Fitness Australia/ASCTA)
Rescue equipment (i.e. rescue tube/board)
Council permit (if required)
Lifeguards on patrol
Maintain safe instructor/participant water safety ratios
Further information
- The Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines
- Want to become an ocean fitness instructor? Contact us (Licences available)
- Need lifesaving qualifications? Join your local surf club or enquire at Surf Life Saving Australia/New Zealand
