Bay of Plenty IRB Development Camp
Event Details
Event Contact:
Talia Comp
Email: talia.comp@surflifesaving.org,nz
Description
Purpose:
The purpose of this development weekend is to provide local IRB development opportunities aimed at those who are at introductory to intermediate level, and to further their knowledge, experience and skills.
To provide an opportunity for new/trainee IRB Drivers and Crewpersons to:
- Gain further driving and crewing hours under experienced instruction
- Improve their skills with the assistance of experience instructors and examiners.
- Enhance local instructional skill bases.
- Complete the Theory Test Component for Driver and Crewperson award.
We will be sending two experienced instructor/examiners to assist the local instructors with this weekend to further enhance the skill and knowledge base locally.
Date:
- 27th & 28th July 2019
Location:
- Bay of Plenty – Mount Maunganui Beach
Registration Process:
To register follow the link below and complete the online registration form,
https://forms.gle/sbScicPLzYfwFkXb7
Closing Date for Registration: Sunday 14th July 2019
Thanks to Zespri we are able to offer these courses at no cost to our members, however should you register for the course and fail to turn up your club may be invoiced for the cost of the course $50.00. Please check with your Instructor if you wish to register.
Weekend Programme & Requirements:
Saturday: 9am – 4pm
Sunday: 9am – 2pm
A theory component will be offered for those candidates that are ready, this will be conducted on Saturday afternoon. If conditions permit, a crewperson practical exam will be held for candidates.
What to bring along:
- Full Wetsuit
- Lunch and snacks both days
- Water Bottle
- Towel
- Warm dry clothes
- Jacket
- Any medication which you require
- Workbook for Driver Candidates
Clubs will also need to provide their own equipment for their candidates, this includes but not limited to: IRB Hull, Engine, Fuel, Tools, and Fuel Bladder etc.
Further Information:
Clubs registering candidates please also include the contact details of your instructors / helpers so that we can include them in any important communications.
Further details including weather/swell forecast will be emailed out to registered clubs and contacts closer to the date.