Wave Safe Ocean Training Session
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Past event
11:00 AM EDT
Ocean City, New Jersey
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the Wave Safe Ocean Training Session on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, in beautiful Ocean City, Cape May! This engaging 1.5-hour introductory course is perfect for open water swimmers, surfers, and ocean enthusiasts who want to enhance their safety skills while enjoying the water.
Participants will learn essential topics such as understanding ocean conditions, decision-making processes for safety, and how to think like a lifeguard. You'll gain valuable insights into currents, waves, and weather patterns, all while mastering crucial techniques to keep yourself and others safe in open water. With a focus on practical tools and approaches, this session covers everything from packing a safe swim bag to handling emergencies effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your confidence and skills in the ocean!
Participants will learn essential topics such as understanding ocean conditions, decision-making processes for safety, and how to think like a lifeguard. You'll gain valuable insights into currents, waves, and weather patterns, all while mastering crucial techniques to keep yourself and others safe in open water. With a focus on practical tools and approaches, this session covers everything from packing a safe swim bag to handling emergencies effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your confidence and skills in the ocean!
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Wave Safe Ocean Safety Training Session
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A 1.5-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.
* TOPIC & SKILLS - FOR THE NON-PROFESSIONAL RESCUER
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 arrive
* TOOLS & APPROACH - Little things that can save someones life and how to get them to the person in trouble
* Packing a Safe Swim Bag/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
* BIGGER GEAR AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
* Boards
* Multiple victims
* When not to go
* TOPIC & SKILLS - FOR THE NON-PROFESSIONAL RESCUER
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 arrive
* TOOLS & APPROACH - Little things that can save someones life and how to get them to the person in trouble
* Packing a Safe Swim Bag/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
* BIGGER GEAR AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
* Boards
* Multiple victims
* When not to go
Location
5801 Central Ave, Ocean City, 08226, NJ, United States
Wave Safe Ocean Training Session
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