Nippers commence with a body board (U7 & U8), then progress to a soft top board (soft board) with handles (U9-10), then transition to a fibreglass board (hard board) with handles (U11-13).

Jan Juc SLSC have some boards available for hire. An application for Board Hire form must be completed and Hire Fee and Bond must be paid prior to collecting a board. Hire boards are soft boards only.

U11-13 nippers who want hard boards are encouraged to purchase their own. Hard boards can be bought new, although many are available second-hand as nippers progress or ‘grow out’ of their boards. Nippers in U11-13 who are going to compete will require their own hard board.

If you are interested in hiring a board:

Second-hand boards are often advertised for sale within the club on TeamApp.  You may also find the following Facebook groups helpful when looking for a second-hand board:

• New/Used Surf Craft Victoria
• Marketplace
• Second Hand Surf Lifesaving Craft, Surf Lifesaving Only