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Beginner Surfing Safety Guide
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Beginner Surfing Safety Guide
🏄♀️ Part 1: Surfing Safety Knowledge
1. What should you ALWAYS do before entering the water?
Jump straight in
Check the conditions and talk to lifeguards
Run as fast as you can
2. Which of these are important safety equipment for beginner surfers? (Tick all that apply)
Leg rope (leash)
Soft-top surfboard
Wetsuit
Heavy metal board
3. What does a red and yellow flag at the beach mean?
Dangerous - stay out of water
Safe swimming area patrolled by lifeguards
Surfing competition area
4. If you get caught in a rip current, you should:
Swim directly back to shore
Stay calm, raise your hand, and swim parallel to the beach
Panic and swim as fast as possible
🌊 Part 2: Ocean Awareness & Safety Planning
5. Fill in the blanks about surfing safety:
Always surf with a __________ and never go out alone. Check the __________ forecast before heading to the beach. If the waves are too big for your skill level, it's better to __________ and practice on smaller waves.
6. List three things you should look for when checking ocean conditions before surfing:
7. Describe what you would do if you lost your surfboard in the water:
8. Why is it important to learn about the local beach before surfing there?
🏖️ Part 3: Your Surfing Safety Plan
9. Create your own surfing safety checklist. Write down 4 things you will do every time before you go surfing:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________
10. Draw and label three pieces of essential surfing safety equipment:
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