Heavy Water - Safety and Rescue Program
Margaret River
1st and 2nd of August 2020
Attention all big wave watermen and waterwoman who are keen to up-skill in heavy water.
The event is run by Shark Eyes waterman Shanan Worrall and Freedive waterman Joe Knight from One Ocean International.
The course is designed to bring together WA’s big wave surfing community, teaching them safe practice in heavy water, and be squared away with a PWC setup and rescue skills.
We aim to encourage a culture of looking out for your mates and being equiped to deal with a situation when everything goes wrong.
This includes, but not limited to:
Introduction to apnea (breath hold) specific to heavy water conditions and the associated training principals
Basic first aid, trauma and deadly bleeds, delivered by Dr. Dennis Millard from the Surfing Doctors
PWC set up for heavy water use
Heavy Water essential equipment
Rescue techniques for both paddle and PWC
Course Duration:
2 days (0730 - 1630)
Cost:
$550 (including GST)
Limited places
