IRB Driver Winter Course 2025 – Expressions of Interest Now Open

EVENT: IRB Driver Winter Course 2025 – Expressions of Interest Now Open
Hosted by: Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club
Start Date: Tuesday, 1st July 2025
Location: Sorrento SLSC Training Room

Sorrento SLSC is excited to announce that expressions of interest are now open for the Winter 2025 Silver Medallion IRB Driver Course.

This course is a fantastic opportunity to build on your lifesaving skills, become more involved in patrol operations, and support water safety at events – both at Sorrento and across Australia. Whether you're a dedicated lifesaver or a parent wanting to support your kids from the water, becoming an IRB Driver is a great way to be part of the action. Qualified trainers will guide you throughout your training journey.

Course Schedule:

• Theory Session: Tuesday 1st July 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• First Wet Session: Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th July (confirmed at theory session)
• Ongoing Sessions: Weekly (approx. 8 weeks, depending on participant numbers)

To Register Your Interest:
Please include the following:

• Full name
• Contact mobile number and email address
• Preferred training day (Saturday or Sunday)
• Do you currently hold an RST?
• Do you meet all the criteria listed below?

Course Requirements – You Must:

1. Be at least 16 years old at the start of training
2. Hold and be currently proficient in both Bronze Medallion and IRB Crew Certificate
3. Hold a Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST) before starting the course
4. Be 17 years old at the time of assessment
5. Submit an entry requirements confirmation form with a minimum of 8 hours as a qualified IRB crewperson
6. Complete the online SLS Powercraft module via the Members Portal (elearning > Training Library > SLS Powercraft)

Don’t Have an RST Yet?
No problem – we can help you complete it before the course begins.
Please let us know when signing up if you'd like to do this through us.

• Dry Session: 10th June
• Wet Sessions: 1–2 practical sessions (dates to be confirmed)
• Assessment: Includes a theory paper completed the week before the wet session

Contact for Enquiries:
📧 Lawson Rimmer – lawson.rimmer@hotmail.com
📞 Ian Smallwood (from 2nd June) – 0430 046 215

We look forward to welcoming a new group of IRB Drivers this winter!