Bantham surf life saving club has just returned from the National Inshore rescue boat (IRB) championships 2016 held in Exmouth. Devon. The competition tests the skills of IRB drivers and crew through various simulated rescues.
 
Once again, the sun was out for the IRB championships and there was a great buzz of anticipation in the air. The Bantham team where in great spirits and their teamwork paid off with excellent results! 

The men’s team took first and second place in the coveted blue ribbon single recue event. The ladies team had a superb day with two national titles in the single and mass rescue event. The masters got two silver medals in the single and tube event. 
There were lots of happy faces, as each of the eleven-team members came home with at least one medal. 

​For more information about the inshore rescue boats  please call Jason Jackson on 07710541769. ​

Nine brave Bantham Surf Lifesaving Club nippers Took a great step forward for the club. The team Travelled up to Saunton Sands Devon to compete in the Regional Championships coming a respectable 6th Place. 

Surf Life Saving is the sports competition of lifeguards, showing incredible skill on the beach and in the sea in various formats of race as an individual, pair and team. The Sport is welcoming and really Each participant gains points in the top 16 places. Esther Pearson, Team Manager Said  'We Were all so impressed with the commitment shown thesis young people-have to Represent Their club, we are very proud of Their achievements'. 

Bantham Surf Life Saving Club-have trained an impressive number of new coaches this season and is working hard to achieve achievement icts goal next year to Provide ble of being white is room for everyone Who wants to join and swimming Has the required prerequisite. 

The club is run by volontaires Entirely aussi Provides a valuable and Patrolling services on the beach on Sundays in peak season. The club HAS aussi set up a new section for Friday night adult training and HAS Welcomed new members Who are all training for fun and fitness and Towards lifesaving skills.  

Great videos on how to spot a rip current and what do to if you are caught in one.
Remember = at Bantham Beach we have a permanent rip current that runs along the beach from right to left and then out past the rocks.  The bigger the swell the stronger the rip. 

Bantham Surf Life Saving Club @ The Rock - Watersports Festival

The National Trust have 2 great days of watersport activities on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June. 

We will be running two board / swim / tube rescue relay demonstrations at 12 and 2 and an everyone can participate beach flags in between. All club members are invited to join in the fun. 


Please email [email protected] to confirm your availability. 
 
Other stuff going on; 
Sit on Top Kayaks, 
Stand Up Paddle Boards, 
Windsurf and Sea Kayaking. 

There will be competitions through out the day for age categories 8-12yrs, 13-17yrs and 18 plus. Active Devon sports activities on the beach including Beach Volleyball.

Bantham SLSC will be hosting some of the country's top Surf Lifesaving Coaches and Athletes on Sunday 14th June. 

Coaching Development Session 11-12.30pm - session for everyone age 16+ who is interested in improving your coaching skills. Please register your interest on the board in the club house or email [email protected] 

Youth Development session 1-2.30pm  - your usual afternoon training with a difference as you will learn how to improve your skills from top GB Athletes 

Nipper Development session 3-4.30pm  - your usual afternoon training with a difference as you will learn how to improve your skills from top GB Athletes 

Look forward to seeing you there!

Jo, Sarah, Donna, JJ, Pete and Esther 

Nipper training day 

Putsborough Beach in North Devon on Saturday 23rd May 2015

Training day is for Little Dudes 8  -10yrs (2007,2006,2005) and Young Guns 11 -13yrs ( 2004, 2003, 2002).

 On the day you will receive specialist coaching from the top accredited inspiring athletes and top coaches within Surf Life Saving Great Britain. They will teach skills in surf lifesaving sport as well as providing advice on the day to help support you in getting the most out of your training day and future club training sessions.  If you would like to meet other surf lifesavers and get involved and have some fun come along and be part of it!   

 The cost of the day is only £25.00 per child, second child £20.00. Price includes: coaching, burger and chips from the beach café.

 This day will be full on with sea and beach fitness programme.  You must bring your own equipment. Please bring your own drinks and lunch.

All participates are advised to look after their own valuables such as ipods, phones etc,

 Beach Smart takes no responsibility for lost or damage items.

Your day on the beach

Registration on the beach is from 9:30am- drop of point will be located soon.

10am Registration / Welcome / Warm up
10:30am Young Guns Surf Training Skills and Techniques 
10:30am Little Dudes Beach Training and Techniques
12:00noon Lunch
12:45pm Little Dudes Surf Training Skills and Techniques
12:45pm Young Guns Beach Training and Techniques
2:pm Battle of the Boards
3pm  Burger & Chips  
3:30pm Home to rest! 

If you wish to take part please email your interest with Michelle Gammon [email protected]

For an entry form. Closing date 18/05/15

For more information about the day please contact Tracy Lark on 07882 986003 email [email protected] or Michelle on 07976 279049 

Croyde Beach in North Devon on Saturday 9th May 2015

 Youth training academy day is for 12yrs (nipper -juniors) - 17yrs targeting existing members that wish to learn and develop their skills in surf lifesaving sport. On the day you will receive specialist coaching from the top accredited inspiring athletes within Surf Life Saving Great Britain. They will teach skills in surf lifesaving sport as well as providing advice on the day to help support you in getting the most out of your training day and future club training sessions.  The day will also include the opportunity for you to undertake SLSGB accredited Awards which will allow you to compete in Youth and Senior SLS Devon and SLSGB National Ocean Championships; however this is an extra cost at £5.00 per award details on this are attached.

If you would like to meet other surf lifesavers and get involved and have some fun come along and be part of it!    

 The cost of the day is £25.00 per person 2nd Youth £20.00

 Includes:

·         Coaching
·         Safety Cover
·         Food at the thatched

 This day will be full on with sea and beach fitness programme. 
You must bring your own equipment and use the main car park opposite Ruda Holiday Park, this includes club trailers.

All participates are advised to look after their own valuables such as ipods, phones etc, Beach Smart takes no responsibility for lost or damage items. Please bring your own food and drink.

YOUR DAY ON THE DAY

Registration on the beach is from 9:00am! 

9.30am Fitness Mayhem
10:30am  Surf Skills- swim and board techniques 
12 noon  Break
1pm  Warm up
1:30pm  Battle of the Boards
2:30pm  Beach fun
3:30pm  Burger/Veg Burger and Chips at the Thatch J
4:15pm Home to rest!  

Further enquiries should be directed to 


Tracy Lark            Phone: 01271 324603  Mobile: 07882986003  Email: [email protected] 
OR Michelle Gammon   Mobile: 07976 279049 Email: [email protected]


CLOSING DATE 4TH MAY 2015

Do you want to attend the Atlantic Games ?

Youngsters under the age of 15( born in 2000 or after) are being sought for a Devon Team.

If you are interested in being selected for the team for this years Atlantic Watersports Games in the Basque Region of Spain let Paul Tobin know now.

Contact details 

07881025350 email: [email protected].

Unfortunately the ferry is fully booked for under 16 year olds, so the younger embers will fly whilst the older members will travel on the ferry and accompany the kit.. 

The cost for each athlete is in the region of £500.

Those that went last year had an amazing experience.

See more here http://www.atlanticgames.eu/index.php/en/