Making a splash for water safety

Bhekizizwe Radebe|Published 3 months ago

Lifeguards carry micro nippers during one of the races. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE

Dozens of children made a splash at Big Bay Beach on Sunday to learn about water safety and the basics of surf lifesaving.

The open day was organised by the Big Bay Surf Lifesaving club and a sponsor.

“Today is about micro nippers, aged between 5 and 8 years old. They are the future of the club, so it's about us pulling in as many little kids as possible to get into the whole lifestyle of being at the beach every Sunday,” said Nicci Brooker a nipper officer at the club.

The micro nippers warm up before hitting the water. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE

The micro nippers make a dash for the surf. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE

The programme taught children how to understand signals from lifeguards while enjoying the ocean. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE

The open day taught the youngsters about water safety and the basics of lifesaving. PICTURE: BHEKI RADEBE