Coromandel IRB Development Camp
Event Details
Event Contact:
Chaz Gibbons-Campbell
Tel: 0275623337
Email: chaz.gibbons-campbell@surflifesaving.org,nz
Description
Eastern Region IRB Development Camp Coromandel Area
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 Crewman to:
1. Gain further driving and crewing hours under experienced instruction
2. Improve their skills with the assistance of experience instructors and examiners.
3. Enhance local instructional skill bases.
4. Complete the Theory Test Component for Drivers and Crewman 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: 6th & 7th July 2019
Location: Coromandel – Whangamata Beach
Registration Process: To register follow the link below and complete the online registration form,
https://forms.gle/CzWvzMkS8UKZcoCD6
Closing Date for Registration: Sunday 23rd June 2019
Thanks to Zespri we are able to offer these courses at no cost to our members (Excluding Accommodation Costs), however should you register for the course and fail to turn up your club may be invoiced for the cost of the course $70.00. 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 crewman practical exam will be held for candidates.
What to bring along:
- Full Wetsuit
- Snacks for both days (Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea will be provided however candidates are asked to provide any other food they might require)
- 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.
Accommodation Available:
Accommodation is available at Whangamata SLSC on Saturday night at a cost of $25 per person, please register for the course and deposit accommodation fee into the following account # 06-0199-0188919-00 – please use your name as a reference.
Food Available:
Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea will be supplied both Saturday and Sunday, Candidates are asked to bring along their own breakfast and dinner food as well as any other snacks they wish.
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.