Haere mai to Brighton Surf Life Saving Club where we will be hosting a Bar Crossing Safety Evening prior to the busy summer season. 

It will be an informative evening where speakers include:

• Coastguard on Lifejacket usage, vessel prep and courses
• Paddy, local fisherman, on bar crossing safety and his personal experience crossing the Taieri Bar
• MSAR on the logistics of a Search and Rescue
• Dive Otago on Skipper responsibilities with divers in the water
  ...and more!

The event is for everyone, so come along, have a kōrero and some kai and maybe pick up something new!
✨P.s.: there will be chances to win spot prizes✨

Don’t miss out on this great learning opportunity - we hope to see you there!

Topics covered:

• Understanding the features of a bar and how they are formed
• How to properly prep for a bar crossing, including you, your vessel, and crew
• Lifejackets and their different usage
• What happens when a Search and Rescue is initiated
• Skipper responsibilities when divers are present
• VHF radio usage and looking at the marine weather forecast