Sea Safe NPO, a dedicated organisation committed to ocean and beach safety, recently hosted their annual “Sea and Beach Safety Programme” for a second year with the children of Sir Lowry’s Pass Primary School. The programme, aimed at empowering young boys with essential water safety skills, was held on Monday 23 September at Strand Beach and hailed as a resounding success.
The group of enthusiastic boys from the school gathered at the Strand Lifesaving Club Clubhouse for the programme. Martin Bester, founder of Sea Safe NPO, led an engaging session that combined theoretical knowledge with practical exercises.
“The boys were incredibly keen to learn and listened attentively to the presentation,” Bester said. “We covered a range of topics, including beach safety, lifeguards, waves, tides, sea and beach hazards, rip currents, self-rescue, helping others, emergency numbers, basic first aid, and CPR.”
To make learning fun and interactive, the programme incorporated a variety of games and activities, such as the “Help-help torpedo rescue” and role-playing as lifeguards.
“Our programmes are designed to have fun while learning,” Bester explained. “By playing learning games, participants can apply what they have learned from the theory section.”
The Sea and Beach Safety Programme is adaptable to suit all ages, from five to 18 years old. Bester expressed his gratitude to the Strand Lifesaving Club for providing the facilities and equipment, and to Virtual Resources – Workday HR IT Company, for funding the transportation.
“It is a privilege and honour to help those less fortunate than myself,” Bester said. “Hopefully, we can make a difference in these boys’ lives by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to stay safe around the water.”
