NRMA Insurance Helping Groms Feel Safe and Confident in the Ocean Series
EP1 | Pack Like a Pro
Coach Ziggy is here to guide NRMA Insurance SurfGroms through their learn-to-surf journey, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to have fun in the ocean.
In Episode 1, it’s all about preparation. Before hitting the beach, Ziggy shows groms how to Pack It Like a Pro, covering the essential items they need for a safe, comfortable, and fun day in the sun and surf.
This episode helps build good habits early, reinforcing sun safety, hydration, and beach readiness, so kids can focus on what matters most: enjoying the ocean.
EP2 | Surf with a Friend
Welcome to the NRMA Insurance Helping Groms Series!
Coach Ziggy is here to guide NRMA Insurance SurfGroms through their learn-to-surf journey, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to have fun in the ocean.
In Episode 2 is all about surfing with friends.
Coach Ziggy is back to show Groms why surfing together makes the experience safer, more supportive, and way more fun. From looking out for your mates in the lineup to sharing waves and cheering each other on, this episode teaches groms how to build confidence and good habits when they surf as a crew.
Surfing with friends helps you learn faster, stay aware in the water, and create memories that last long after the session ends.
Grab your mates, share the stoke, and most importantly, have fun.
EP3 | Rips and Currents
Welcome to the NRMA Insurance Helping Groms Series!
Coach Ziggy is here to guide NRMA Insurance SurfGroms through their learn-to-surf journey, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to have fun in the ocean.
In Episode 3 is all about identifying ocean hazards.
Coach Ziggy helps NRMA Insurance SurfGroms to recognise rips and currents, one of the most important skills for staying safe at the beach. Learn how to spot the signs of a rip, what to do if they ever get caught in one, and why it’s always okay to wait and watch before paddling out.
By learning to read the ocean and make smart choices, groms can surf with more confidence and enjoy the waves safely.
Remember, the ocean is more fun when you surf smart and choose the right conditions.
EP4 | Surf Etiquette
Welcome to the NRMA Insurance Helping Groms Series!
Coach Ziggy is here to guide NRMA Insurance SurfGroms through their learn-to-surf journey, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to have fun in the ocean.
In Episode 4 Coach Ziggy helps Groms understand the importance of surf etiquette.
‘Surf etiquette’ is an unwritten set of rules that play a big role in keeping everyone safe and happy in the ocean. In this episode, groms learn simple, practical tips they can use every time they surf, including giving other surfers plenty of space, holding onto their board through waves, and communicating clearly in the lineup.
By learning these habits early, NRMA Insurance SurfGroms build confidence, show respect for others in the water, and help create a positive surfing environment for everyone.
Surf smart, look out for your mates, and keep the session fun from the sand to the shore.
EP5 | Picking the Right Wave
Welcome to the NRMA Insurance Helping Groms Series!
Coach Ziggy is here to guide NRMA Insurance SurfGroms through their learn-to-surf journey, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to have fun in the ocean.
In Episode 5 Coach Ziggy helps Groms understand how to pick the right waves. Surfing is more than balance and paddling, it’s about making smart decisions in the water. In this episode, groms learn how to start safely in the whitewash, avoid steep or dumping waves, and progress to small green face waves to build control and confidence.
By learning to read the ocean and choose the best waves, Groms can surf with confidence, have more fun in the water, and make every session enjoyable from the sand to the shore.