Bay of Plenty Wāhine on Water

Event Details

Sat 30 Apr 9:00AM
TBC, Eastern - Bay of Plenty

Event Contact:

Talia Comp

Tel: 0211901727

Email: talia.comp@surflifesaving.org.nz

<p>Wāhine on Water - Bay of Plenty is happening on Saturday the 30th of April at 9:00am.</p> <p>All females from all clubs are welcome!!</p> <p>Our Vision:<br />To get more females involved, competent and confident in IRBs.</p> <p>Why:<br />50% of Surf Lifeguards are female, yet only 28% of our IRB drivers are Female. This is something we are looking to address through pairing inexperienced lifeguards with an experienced Female IRB mentor. The intention of the networking day is to provide women more time in the boat in a supportive low stress environment.</p> <p>Who:<br />This event is targeted at females from any club who would like to spend a fun day in an IRB learning tips on driving and crewing from some of the best Female IRB drivers in the area.</p> <p>Pre-Requisites:</p> <p>Lifeguard Award. All ages welcome over 14.</p> <p>Topics Covered:<br />Candidates will be split dependent on skill level with the main focus of the day to get time in the boat and discover your passion for IRBs. It will involve a lot of fun activities for all levels from never having been in an IRB before, to already having your IRB drivers.</p> <p>What to Bring:<br />-Sunscreen<br />-Water<br />-Wetsuit (+ booties and jacket)<br />-Snacks and lunch.<br />-Towel<br />-Warm Clothes that can get oil on them.</p> <p>Registration Process:</p> <p>Please make sure you register using the below form. This is for all candidates, instructors and helpers to fill out.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://forms.gle/3WGFhyzvi7okmNzL7" target="_blank">Click here to register. </a>Registrations close Thursday the 14th of April. </p> <p>There are limited spots available on Wāhine on Water, you will be contacted once registrations close<br />with more information. If there are more than three people coming from your club, along with an<br />experienced IRB driver/instructor from your club, please check with your Club Powercraft Officer if<br />you can bring a boat.</p> Development
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Wāhine on Water - Bay of Plenty is happening on Saturday the 30th of April at 9:00am.

All females from all clubs are welcome!!

Our Vision:
To get more females involved, competent and confident in IRBs.

Why:
50% of Surf Lifeguards are female, yet only 28% of our IRB drivers are Female. This is something we are looking to address through pairing inexperienced lifeguards with an experienced Female IRB mentor. The intention of the networking day is to provide women more time in the boat in a supportive low stress environment.

Who:
This event is targeted at females from any club who would like to spend a fun day in an IRB learning tips on driving and crewing from some of the best Female IRB drivers in the area.

Pre-Requisites:

Lifeguard Award. All ages welcome over 14.

Topics Covered:
Candidates will be split dependent on skill level with the main focus of the day to get time in the boat and discover your passion for IRBs. It will involve a lot of fun activities for all levels from never having been in an IRB before, to already having your IRB drivers.

What to Bring:
-Sunscreen
-Water
-Wetsuit (+ booties and jacket)
-Snacks and lunch.
-Towel
-Warm Clothes that can get oil on them.

Registration Process:

Please make sure you register using the below form. This is for all candidates, instructors and helpers to fill out.

Click here to register. Registrations close Thursday the 14th of April. 

There are limited spots available on Wāhine on Water, you will be contacted once registrations close
with more information. If there are more than three people coming from your club, along with an
experienced IRB driver/instructor from your club, please check with your Club Powercraft Officer if
you can bring a boat.