Aim

Trim and perform small turns along the bottom half of broken or peeling waves up to 1 ½ feet (½ metre).

Conditions

White water / peeling waves up to 1½ feet (½ metre).
Sandy beach, with even gradient, free from rocks and rips/sweeps, wind less than 20 kph, water depth of chest deep or less.

Prerequisite

Swim 50 metres

Topics

• Identify the types of waves suitable for bodyboarding
• Apply personal bodyboarding safety techniques
• Identify bodyboarding hazards
• Choose a safe bodyboarding location
• Identify suitable weather conditions for bodyboarding
• Choose a safe place to enter the water
• Demonstrate ability to walk in fins
• Negotiate small waves using a variety of techniques
• Paddle and kick correctly with board in trim
• Apply surf safety when selecting and catching waves
• Trim and turn along wave
• Wipe-out safely

Qualification

ASI Beginner Bodyboarder Achievement Certificate

OR

Australian Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) Statement of Attainment.