International volunteers teach surfing by the sea: Fear and tension toward the ocean make it more dangerous

(Continued from previous article) Yilan held its first large-scale cross-school surfing course, and having enough instructors was the key to making it run smoothly. Volunteers from home and abroad, including the Chinese Taipei Surfing Association and Yilan Youth With A Mission, all pitched in to help with safety training and instruction at sea.

International volunteer Ben observed that Taiwan has very beautiful beach resources, but water sports are not flourishing. He hopes the surfing course can reduce people's fear of the sea. "Once you panic in the ocean, accidents happen easily!" Building knowledge of the sea brooks no delay.

Series reading:

Surfing lessons by the sea 02"A first in Yilan's education history: 15 schools surf together

Surfing lessons by the sea 03"International volunteers help teach: Fear and tension toward the ocean make it more dangerous

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