From the www

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Found these sites on a quick Google search today - shows Avoca's presence in Phuket is being publicised far and wide throughout Thailand. Cheers Boys!!!


http://www.royalthaikingdom.com/mod.php?mod=publisher&op=viewarticle&cid=73&artid=380
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/07/05/travel/travel_30039475.php
http://www.phuketgazette.net/calendar/details.asp?id=1833
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news07/67-LifeSavingPhuket.shtml
http://www.thaisnews.com/news_detail.php?newsid=214127
http://www.etravelblackboard.com.au/index.asp?id=66602&nav=63


Title: Australian Life Guard Association giving Free Life Saving Training in Phuket
Date: 2007-07-07 06:24:30


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Australian Life Guard Association giving Free Life Saving Training in Phuket
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The Rotary Club of Laguna Phuket, in conjunction with the Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club from Australia and sponsored by the Australian Government, is organizing a free full day course of Life Saving Training on July 11-13 at the Dusit Laguna Resort Phuket on Bangtao Beach.

The training, conducted by six experienced Australian trainers, aims to raise awareness and educate local Thai people of surf and water safety. All agencies concerning the safety by and in the water such as government agencies, hotel operators and staff and beach guards are encouraged to take part in this opportunity.

Current President of the Rotary Club of Laguna Phuket and the Dusit Laguna Resortx00s General Manager, Jan Verduyn said, x00We have very quick responses from interested individuals and organizations, not only those in Phuket but also from Phi Phi islands and even a participant from Maui in Hawaii. It is a great opportunity for everyone, especially local people, to be aware, learn about and practice for safety.x00

The first two of the three days training are for interested general public most of whom are resort and hotel staff, and the rest are beach guards, tour guides, a volunteer diver and hospital staff. One day training is dedicated for students of age about 16-17 years old from Cherngtalay Wittayakom School.

Training participants will be given certificates by the Australian Life Guard Association. The Dusit Laguna Resort will provide the training room and area.

The training, takes place indoors for theory and on the beach for practice, providing medical doctors and specialized instructor/trainers, is free of charge. It is scheduled for 9:00-12:00 am and 2:00-5:00 pm.

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From http://www.bangkokpost.net/Outlook/09Jul2007_out557.php

Free life saving training

Dusit Laguna Resort Phuket, Bangtao Beach

Wednesday to Friday

Contact Kanittha Thanthanasap on 076-362-999


This training, conducted by six Australian life guards, is intended to educate locals on surfing and water safety.


The first two days of the training are open to the public, resort and hotel staff, beach guards, tour guides, volunteer divers and hospital staff. The final day is reserved for students from the Cherngtalay Wittayakom School.


Participants will be given certificates by the Australian Life Guard Association. The training is organised by the Rotary Club of Laguna Phuket, in conjunction with the Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club from Australia and sponsored by the Australian government.
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From: http://www.etravelblackboard.com.au/index.asp?id=66602&nav=63

Aussies give free Life saving training to locals at Dusit Laguna Resort Phuket
Monday, 9 July 2007



The Rotary Club of Laguna Phuket, in conjunction with the Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club from Australia and sponsored by the Australian Government, is organizing a FREE full day course of Life Saving Training on July 11-13 at the Dusit Laguna Resort Phuket on Bangtao Beach.

The training, conducted by six experienced Australian trainers, aims to raise awareness and educate local Thai people of surf and water safety. All agencies concerning the safety by and in the water such as government agencies, hotel operators and staff and beach guards are encouraged to take part in this opportunity.

Current President of Rotary Club of Laguna Phuket and Dusit Laguna Resortx00s General Manager, Jan Verduyn said, x00We have very quick responses from interested individuals and organizations, not only those in Phuket but also from Phi Phi islands and even a participant from Maui in Hawaii. It is a great opportunity for everyone, especially local people, to be aware, learn about and practice for safety.x00

The first two of the three days training are for interested general public most of whom are resort and hotel staff, and the rest are beach guards, tour guides, a volunteer diver and hospital staff. One day training is dedicated for students of age about 16-17 years old from Cherngtalay Wittayakom School.

Training participants will be given certificates by the Australian Life Guard Association. The Dusit Laguna Resort will provide the training room and area.

The training, taken place indoors for theory and on the beach for practice, providing medical doctors and specialized instructor/trainers, is free of charge. It is scheduled for 9:00-12:00 am and 2:00-5:00 pm.

The training organizer Rotary Club of Laguna Phuket was chartered in 2006 with the then President John Magee. It will have a joint installation night with the Rotary Club of Patong Beach on July 15 at the Holiday Inn, Patong Beach. All Rotary supporters are welcome to join.

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