BSA APPROVED SURF SCHOOL INSPECTION FORM - SCHOOL COPY

School:                       Surf South West
Contact name:            Darren Burrett                   Tel:            01271 890400
Beach(s):                   Croyde, Saunton

Owner(s):                   Darren Burrett

Inspection date(s): Announced: 31/05/06        Unannounced: TBA

Coaches: Level 4, Level 2, Level 1

Beach Lifeguard Service: Y     Months: May - Sept            Times: 10am – 6pm

Service provider: RNLI  (Parkdean)

Location / Beach / Wave Conditions:

Changing facilities: At building in Croyde with storage facilities and seating

Beach: Good access via main entrance to beach

Waves/wind: 2 feet, light NW

Other:

  • Good range of wetsuits and boards
  • Food and drink supplied

SCALE

1
Dangerous

2
Poor

3
Adequate

4
Good

5
Excellent

Surfing NOP’s

 

 

 

 

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Boards

 

 

 

 

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Leashes

 

 

 

 

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Wetsuits / ID

 

 

 

 

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Rescue kit
Inc phone

 

 

 

Via lifeguard

 

First Aid
Kit

 

 

 

Via lifeguard

 

Log Book

 

 

 

 

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Additional Inspection Comments:
  • Good scheme of lessons for developing beyond beginner stage.
  • Level 1 coaches able to gain supervised hours here
  • Licence agreement with beach owners
  • Good relationships with other schools

This is a long-established and well-run surf school offering a full range of lessons to suit beginners, improvers and advanced surfers. The facilities and equipment are excellent. The relationships with clients are excellent with a high rate of return bookings.

This school is an excellent example of the highest standards in the BSA Approved School scheme.

Inspector: Kevin Cook                Date: 31/05/06



 

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Thanks very much for a great holiday in Lacanau, France. Everything worked out just right, great waves, great weather and great company. I really enjoyed myself and was pleased to be able to improve my surfing with your advice and guidance.