Table 1 Selected course evaluation questions with frequency responses

Missing

Terrible

Very Poor

Poor

Neither good nor bad

Good

Very good

Excellent

Overall, I would rate the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course as:

1 (0.4%)

35 (14.5%)

96 (39.8%)

109 (45.2%)

Missing

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

I am happy that I participated in the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course

4 (1.7%)

2 (0.8%)

33 (13.7%)

202 (83.8%)

I would recommend other surfers participate in a Surfers Rescue 24/7 course

1 (0.4%)

4 (1.7%)

55 (22.8%)

181 (75.1%)

I learned new skills at the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course

6 (2.5%)

67 (27.8%)

167 (69.3%)

I remember most of what I learned at the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course

2 (0.8%)

6 (2.5%)

45 (18.7%)

130 (53.9%)

58 (24.1%)

Completing the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course improved by ability to identify ocean/beach hazards and hazardous surf conditions

2 (0.8%)

3 (1.2%)

27 (11.2%)

11 (4.6%)

43 (17.8%)

48 (19.9%)

66 (27.4%)

41 (17%)

Completing the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course improved by ability to recognize a swimmer or surfer in distress

2 (0.8%)

3 (1.2%)

15 (6.2%)

5 (2.1%)

25 (10.4%)

52 (21.6%)

93 (38.6%)

46 (19.1%)

Completing the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course improved my ability to safely rescue someone who needs help in the surf

4 (1.7%)

2 (0.8%)

1 (0.4%)

5 (2.1%)

25 (10.4%)

101 (41.9%)

103 (42.7%)

As a surfer, I have a responsibility to look after the safety of others (both surfers and swimmers) in the water when I am surfing

4 (1.7%)

4 (1.7%)

4 (1.7%)

15 (6.2%)

40 (16.6%)

83 (34.4%)

91 (37.8%)

I believe that all surfers should complete a basic lifesaving and CPR course

4 (1.7%)

3 (1.2%)

8 (3.3%)

20 (8.3%)

58 (24.1%)

147 (61%)

I believe that the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course is an important initiative and it provides value to the community

6 (2.5%)

7 (2.9%)

47 (19.5%)

181 (75.1%)

I have used what I learned from the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course in real life situations

12 (5%)

40 (16.6%)

10 (4.2%)

78 (32.4%)

41 (17%)

31 (12.9%)

29 (12%)

Today, I could rescue someone who needs help in the surf and keep myself safe while doing it

4 (1.7%)

2 (0.8%)

2 (0.8%)

5 (2.1%)

47 (19.5%)

102 (42.3%)

79 (32.8%)

Missing

Less often than before I completed the course

About the same as before I completed the course

More often since I completed the course

In comparison to the time before you completed the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course, how often do you verbally warn swimmers or other surfers about ocean hazards or dangerous situations when you are surfing? For example, tell swimmers about a rip current or submerged rocks

6 (2.5%)

2 (0.8%)

136 (64.7%)

77 (32.0%)

Missing

Less aware than before I completed the course

About the same as before I completed the course

More aware since I completed the course

Since completing the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course, has your awareness of others who might be in trouble in the surf and on the beach changed?

6 (2.5%)

1 (0.4%)

84 (34.9%)

150 (62.2%)

Missing

No, my opinion is the same as before the course

Yes, my opinion changed

Did the Surfers Rescue 24/7 course change your opinion on the importance of surfers receiving basic rescue and/or CPR training?

4 (1.7%)

118 (49.0%)

119 (49.4%)