Once you have completed your beginners level, you are now ready to start learning more about the waves, surf culture and some manoeuvres.
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Intermediate Bodyboarding Program |
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Demonstrate ability to control the bodyboard and link intermediate level bodyboarding manoeuvres, in the top half of the wave, below the lip.
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Peeling (unbroken) waves of 3 feet (1 metre).
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Have the skills and knowledge at the beginner level
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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
Manoeuvres
Turns (right-hand, left-hand turn)
Bottom turn
Top turn
Cut-back
Spin (forward, reverse spins)
Roll
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Intermediate Bodyboarding Program
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