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SURF CAMP (Water quality (Environment (Rubbish or other pollutants in the…
SURF CAMP
Water quality
Environment
Rubbish or other pollutants in the water
Check to see if the water is safe to be in before entering
Dangerous swell
Check how safe the water is before swimming
Equipment
Leash tangeling in Seaweed
Come back in if it is too dangerous
People
People dumping pollutants in the water
Check the water quality before entering
Hypothermia
People
Wearing improper water gear
Make sure you wear a wet suit or don't go into the water if the weather is poor
Equipment
Faulty wet suit
Test wet suit out before going out to sea
Environment
Poor weather
Get out of the elements into a sheltered area
Getting lost
People
Reading map/compass wrong
Make sure everyone is a ble to read a map and compass correctly
Purposely going the wrong way and getting lost
Number system that the teachers give you at the start and call out at the end to make sure everyone's there. Buddy system.
Environment
Bad weather conditions
Don't go out if the conditions are bad
Equipment
Out of date map
Check online to make sure the map is up to date
Broken compass
Test the compass before leaving on the trip
Leash breaks
Test the your leash is strong and is not worn out
Injures
People
New to surfing
Hurt yourself or others by not knowing what you are doing
Can't swim
Poor risk evaluation/management
Environment
Slippery rocks
Don't run on rocks
Equipment
Leash breaks
Check leash before using to see if it is in good condition
Drowning
People
Can't swim
Do the swim test and know your limits
New to surfing
Buddy system to make sure if your buddy goes down he comes back up
Equipment
Life jacket failing
Check that the life jacket fits and has no signs of wear and tear
Environment
Dangerous conditions
Evaluate the dangers and see if it is save to swim
Sunstroke/Sun Burn
People
Improper use of sunscreen
Apply sunscreen multiple time a day
Not using a hat
Wear a hat all day when in the sun outside
Staying in the sun for too long
Take breaks to go into the shade
Equipment
Broken/lost hat
Bring a spear one or make sure you have sunscreen
Environment
Hot day
Find shade or put up a shelter
No clouds
Wear a hat, or put up a shelter