Live to be the hero - PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Why
The Bruckner Chase Ocean Positive foundation works around the world in the areas of coastal safety, science and conservation in alignment with their mission to positively impact how we all feel, think and act towards our oceans and our communities. As we inspire and create opportunities for everyone to personally connect to our natural waters we recognize the need to insure those experiences are safe for those we touch and those they may encounter along any shore. For over a decade Ocean Positive has worked with agencies and groups such as NOAA, National Weather Service, Surf Lifesaving Australia, International Lifesaving Federation, Lifesaving Society Canada and many more. The Ocean City Swim Club is bringing the community and individual safety goals of the Foundation closer to home in South Jersey to teach a respect for the ocean and dynamic open water in a context relevant for new and veteran ocean athletes and open water swimmers. The Live to be a Hero Surf Safety training provides the knowledge, skills and mindset for the non-professional rescuer to "Think like a lifeguard," and be capable of protecting themselves and others if they witness or become part of a dangerous situation on the shore or in the water.
TOA O LE TAI - Heroes of the Sea:
Honoring the Ocean Positive foundation's origins and our South Pacific family of American Samoa
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What
Live to be the Hero Basic - Safety & Rescue Training for Open Water Athletes - Wave Safe Basics Session :
- Weather, Waves & Water Conditions - Putting the science and observations into context for ocean athletes
- Relax & Take Ten - The most important rescue tool in any water is a calm state of mind
- Tools and Approach in the Water - How to use what you have and safely deliver the rescue tools, knowledge and skill to the person in trouble
- Packing a Wave Safe Swim Bag & Beach Gear
- Rescue Scenarios
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
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Safety & Support BAsic Skills Course
Topic & Skills - For the non-professional rescuer
A 2-hour introductory course for open water swimmers, surfers, ocean athletes or anyone who spends time training, racing or playing on, in or near the ocean or open water.
INTRODUCTION - Conditions and Context for ocean athletes
- Decision making process of coaches, event directors and lifeguards
- Currents vs Rips vs Waves
- Weather AND Water
- Thinking Like a Lifeguard
- Safe for guards?
- Safe for swimmers?
- GAR: Green – Amber – Red Assessment of Conditions
- Know who you are with. Swim with people who know.
- NOAA Wave Safe Series
RELAX & TAKE TEN
- Most important tool you bring to any rescue – Calm Mind
- Know your strengths, weaknesses and LIMITS
- Face out of the water once your body is away from impacts
- Take Ten: An emotional pause, Contact others FIRST, Call 911, Find something that floats, Keep victim and others calm until support arrives
- Scenario: Swimmer in Distress
TOOLS & APPROACH - Little things that can save someone’s life and how to get them to the person in trouble
- Swim Bag Safety - Whistle, open water fins, float, phone / radio, basic first aid kit
- Stay away – Social Distance is Safe Distance
- Keep something between you and the person in trouble
- Protect yourself first
- Stop short of the person in trouble
- Restubes / Rescue Cans / Floats
- Scenario: Approaches, Tows, Assists
BIGGER GEAR AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
- Boards
- Multiple victims
- When not to go
- Scenario: Board Flip, Extra Support
WRAP UP
- Packing a Safe Swim Bag
- Keeping a Calm Mind
- Situational Awareness
- Take Ten
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