WHAT IS SURF LIFESAVING ?
Surf Lifesaving a definition:
Surf lifesaving is multifaceted discipline that combines key aspects of voluntary Lifeguard services and competitive beach and sea based sport.
Members from the many clubs across the country can learn key lifesaving skills such as sea rescues and first aid though the club environment. Additionally, members can both learn and improve their swimming, boarding and surf-ski skills (long kayaks designed for use within the surf) within a competitive environment which is not just designed for fitness and fun but hones the skills necessary for real-life rescues should the need ever arise.
Our governing body Surf Lifesaving Great Britain provides nationally recognised qualifications in support of the skills learned within the club environment including individual competencies for sports but also Lifeguard qualifications, first aid and coaching
This video is from the 2023 OceanPerf sponsored Open Event that was held in conjunctions with the National Surf Lifesaving Championships hosted by Branksome Chine Surf Lifesaving Club. The Ocean Perf Event comprises some of the best athletes in the country and some even come from abroad to compete and showcases some of the competitive sports elements found within Surf Lifesaving.
What a way to end our years of hosting slsgb nationals at our home beach - the golden baton is now officially passed onto @weymouthslsc and we couldn’t be more excited !!
Our Masters started off the week by achieving an incredible 2nd place overall with many individual, pair and team medals !! You demonstrated to all those younger in club how to leave it all out on the course, support and helpeach other.
We also came 2nd at youth with a strong team of 53 competitors out of a total of over 400 entrants from the 26 participating clubs. Surviving the heat and sun proved to be a challenge but nothing too much for the mighty branksome. After a short break and a wonderful @oceanperfuk challange it was the nippers turn. With some slightly more challenging weather and definitely a lot more people the atmosphere was unmatched. Coming away with third place is a real achievement and well done to every single Nipper. A real team effort where every point made a difference and secured our 3rd place ahead of Holywell Bay by just 24 points.
It was a real spectacle to watch you all commit to your technique and maximum effort to represent yourselves and our Club. From nationals first timers to those who can’t imagine a summer without it, a huge well done to you all !!
Branksome Chine slsc would like to say a huge thank you to all those who have supported the event, especially all the officials and those who help organise the event for the months before.
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