Learn to Bodyboard: Intermediate Bodyboarder


Once you have completed your beginners level, you are now ready to start learning some manoeuvres.

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Intermediate Bodyboarder


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Aim

Demonstrate ability to control the bodyboard and link intermediate level bodyboarding manoeuvres, in the top half of the wave, below the lip.


Conditions

Peeling (unbroken) waves of 3 feet (1 metre).


Prerequisite

Have the skills and knowledge at the beginner level


Topics

  • Predict and assess bodyboarding conditions
  • Select a suitable location for bodyboarding at the intermediate level
  •  Identify suitable bodyboard, accessories and clothing
  •  Identify safe places to enter and exit the surf
  •  Demonstrate methods to negotiate waves (including duck dive)
  •  Identify correct bodyboarding safety and etiquette
  •  Identify correct exiting of waves and wipe-out techniques
  • Catch and ride waves demonstrating linking of intermediate bodyboarding manoeuvres


 Bodyboarding Manoeuvres

  • Turns (right-hand, left-hand turn)
  • Bottom turn
  • Top turn
  • Cut-back
  • Spin (forward, reverse spins)
  • Roll

    Qualification

    ASI Intermediate Bodyboarder Achievement Certificate

    OR

    Australian Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)  Statement of Attainment



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