'Pirates is truly my life. It’s something that means more to me than I can ever begin to explain to anyone,' says Fanucci
Members of Pirates Surf Rescue academy learn jiu jitsu at Dubai's Kite Beach. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Younger Pirates go surfing
Pirate Surf Rescue academy was launched in 2010
Founder Candy Fanucci says she wanted to build a community that would give families a sense of belonging
It is open to children of all ages
Teenage participants practise their CPR
They also learn what to do if a baby is choking
Older participants take part in a flight simulation to practise emergency scenarios
This is part of the Pirates Surf Rescue's Dynamic Advanced Training
Participants practise an emergency aircraft evacuation in a pool
More than 40 coaches teach children rescue skills alongside paddle boarding and surfing
'Pirates is truly my life. It’s something that means more to me than I can ever begin to explain to anyone,' says Fanucci
Members of Pirates Surf Rescue academy learn jiu jitsu at Dubai's Kite Beach. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Younger Pirates go surfing
Pirate Surf Rescue academy was launched in 2010
Founder Candy Fanucci says she wanted to build a community that would give families a sense of belonging
It is open to children of all ages
Teenage participants practise their CPR
They also learn what to do if a baby is choking
Older participants take part in a flight simulation to practise emergency scenarios
This is part of the Pirates Surf Rescue's Dynamic Advanced Training
Participants practise an emergency aircraft evacuation in a pool
More than 40 coaches teach children rescue skills alongside paddle boarding and surfing
'Pirates is truly my life. It’s something that means more to me than I can ever begin to explain to anyone,' says Fanucci
Photo essay: How Pirates Surf Rescue aims to change the lives of children
Started in 2010, the academy has evolved from being an activities programme to becoming a community
Chris Whiteoak
15 December, 2023
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