🍊 The Big Orange Safety System: Entry Flow & Youth Participation

🟠 A Club Built on Safety, Not Speed

At Big Orange, we are not a rental operation.

We are a family-friendly eFoiling club built on:

• safety

• structured progression

• long-term riding confidence

Every session follows a clear system designed to:

👉 reduce injury risk👉 guide riders into the right path👉 create a safe environment for both adults and youth

🟠 🍊 Big Orange Entry Flow

1️⃣ Safety Check

Before entering the water, every participant is assessed based on:

• Swim Ability

  Comfort in water and ability to remain calm

• Mental Readiness

  Ability to stay composed and follow instructions

• Physical Mobility

  Balance, controlled movement, and recovery ability

This is not about experience or body type.It is about control, awareness, and readiness.

2️⃣ Land Training

• Introduction & Stretch

We prepare riders with:

• board behavior basics

• safe fall techniques

• throttle awareness and release control

  
  

• Balance Simulation

Riders learn:

• weight shifting

• micro-adjustments

• how to stay relaxed under instability

This step significantly reduces panic and improves control on water.

3️⃣ Water Control Test

(Paddle Board with Propeller Thrusters)

Each rider performs a controlled test to evaluate:

• balance under motion

• directional control

• reaction to instability

  
  

✅ Outcome

• Pass → Foil Path (Progression Track)

  Riders who demonstrate strong control may proceed to the eFoil learning progression, which requires focus, discipline, and continued training

• Pass → Relax Path (Fun Track)

  Riders who prefer a lighter experience may continue with e-scooter / powered board riding for enjoyment

• Not Pass → Relax Path

  Riders who do not meet the control standard will continue with:

  • low-risk powered board riding

  • guided sessions focused on stability and confidence

This ensures every rider stays within a safe and appropriate level.

4️⃣ Membership Gate

Foil progression is reserved for members only.

This ensures:

• consistent training

• accountability

• a safety-first community culture

🚨 Rescue Readiness Layer

🟠 Communication-Based Safety System

Every session operates with a real-time safety structure

• Dedicated Safety Observer

  Focused only on rider safety

• Emergency Communication (Walkie-Talkie System)

  With emergency beeping/alert function to signal:

  • immediate stop

  • return to safe zone

  • attention required

• Clear Zone Definition

  • Ride Zone

  • Safe Zone

    
    

🟠 Mandatory Rule

All riders must respond immediately to Guide instructions and safety signals.

⚠️ Understanding Real Risk

Most injuries are not caused by speed.

They come from:

• Panic during falls

• Overcorrecting at speed

• Fatigue

• Ignoring instructions

  
  

🟠 What Matters Most

• stay relaxed

• react smoothly

• know when to stop

🍊 Youth Participation & Progression

Big Orange is a family-friendly community, and youth safety is a top priority.

🟠 Ages 6–10 — Introductory Participation Only

Children ages 6 to 10 may participate in:

• On-land training

• Controlled e-propulsion paddleboard ride sessions

  
  

Requirements:

• Must be accompanied by at least one adult family member (both preferred)

• No independent riding

• Calm water and controlled environment only

• Short, guided sessions

This stage focuses on balance awareness and confidence building, not eFoiling.

🟠 Ages 10–16 — Independent Paddleboard Progression

Riders ages 10 to 16 may:

• Operate the e-propulsion paddleboard independently

• Participate in structured water sessions under supervision

  
  

🟠 On-Water Conduct Requirement

All youth riders must:

• Follow the Guide’s instructions at all times

• Maintain controlled and responsible behavior

  
  

⚠️ Safety Enforcement Policy

If a rider does not follow instructions or demonstrates unsafe behavior:

They will be asked to return to land immediately and will not continue riding for the remainder of the session.

This is a safety measure, not a punishment.

🟠 Returning to the Water

Future participation depends on:

• rider readiness

• ability to follow guidance

• overall safety conditions

Final decisions are made by the Big Orange Guide team.

🟠 Advancement Test — H01 Control Standard

To qualify for eFoil progression, youth riders must complete:

H01 Full Throttle Go & Return Test

🟠 Equipment Context

• Y04 Model → Stability-focused, lower speed

• H01 Model → Higher power, approaching eFoil glide conditions

  
  

🟠 Test Requirement

The rider must demonstrate:

1️⃣ Controlled Full-Throttle Acceleration

• Smooth power application

• No sudden instability or panic reaction

  
  

2️⃣ Stable Directional Control

• Maintain a consistent line

• Execute a controlled turn and return

  
  

3️⃣ Composed Return (Critical Standard)

During the return phase, the rider must show:

• Relaxation at Speed

  No stiffness or panic

• Stable Standing Posture

  No slouching or hunching that shifts the center of gravity

• Correct Visual Focus

  Eyes directed toward the far end / riding direction,

  not staring down at the water

  
  

✅ Passing Outcome

• Eligible for eFoil sessions

  
  

⚠️ Additional Requirements

• Guardian permission required

• Parent or guardian must be present on-site

• Final approval based on safety conditions

  
  

🟠 Final Approval & Discretion

All youth participation is subject to:

Big Orange’s final decision based on safety, conditions, and individual readiness.

Parents and guardians acknowledge responsibility for:

• evaluating readiness

• ensuring supervision

• following all safety rules

  
  

🟠 The Big Orange Philosophy

Riders learn to move with the water — not against it.

Every step in this system exists for one purpose:

👉 to help you reach that moment safely

🟠 Start Your Journey

Start safe. Progress with confidence. Ride with intention.

• Start Your First Ride

• Explore Membership

• Learn More About Youth Programs

🍊 Explore The Big Orange Way

Foundation

• Meet the Founder

• Fall. Rise. Foil.

• Public Service Appreciation Program

• What the Big Orange Council Does

• At Big Orange, We Don’t Have Coaches. We Have Guides.

• Big Orange Guide Code of Conduct

Start Here

• Before Your First Ride

• The Big Orange Safety System: Entry Flow & Youth Participation

Step Into the Crew

• Community Ambassador Recruitment

• Campus eFoil Team Manager Recruitment

• RTP Young Professional Coordinator Recruitment

• Official Lake District Partner Recruitment