Pirate Surf Rescue Dubai - In Pictures

Members of Pirates Surf Rescue academy learn jiu jitsu at Dubai's Kite Beach. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Members of Pirates Surf Rescue academy learn jiu jitsu at Dubai's Kite Beach. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Younger Pirates go surfing
Younger Pirates go surfing
Pirate Surf Rescue academy was launched in 2010
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
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
It is open to children of all ages
Teenage participants practise their CPR
Teenage participants practise their CPR
They also learn what to do if a baby is choking
They also learn what to do if a baby is choking
Older participants take part in a flight simulation to practise emergency scenarios
Older participants take part in a flight simulation to practise emergency scenarios
This is part of the Pirates Surf Rescue's Dynamic Advanced Training
This is part of the Pirates Surf Rescue's Dynamic Advanced Training
Participants practise an emergency aircraft evacuation in a pool
Participants practise an emergency aircraft evacuation in a pool
More than 40 coaches teach children rescue skills alongside paddle boarding and surfing
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
'Pirates is truly my life. It’s something that means more to me than I can ever begin to explain to anyone,' says Fanucci