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National Status For Island Beach Manager

Sandown is celebrating the national success of its Blue Flag winning Beach Manager, Todd Miller, who has been awarded National Trainer Assessor status by the RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society).

He is understood to be one of only five people nationally to receive the award at the December presentation.

Todd, who also manages Ryde's Waterside Pool, manages the town's beach safety service, as well as services at leisure centres, holiday parks and beaches around the south coast with the lifeguard service.

He recently obtained Royal Yachting Association Trainer Centre status - and, as a qualified RYA instructor - he can train beach lifeguards in-house to achieve Powerboat Level 1 & 2 and Personal Watercraft qualifications.

Sandown Mayor, Paddy Lightfoot, said:

"Sandown and the Island are fortunate to have Todd spearheading beach safety services, and this recognition reflects the high standards Todd and the beach service provides for residents and visitors.

"I work with a great team in Sandown and Ryde, and we are always looking to improve and develop the standard of service we provide. The talent that we have developed is evidence of this, and we are delighted this has been nationally recognised.

"Sandown's beach safety service is working to develop provision, with Todd, to include additional accessible wheelchairs, improvements to the lifeguard station, walkie-talkie network with concessionaires, and a possible jet-ski facility."

Deputy Mayor, Alex Lightfoot, concluded:

"Todd is a credit to the Island, and his work with Sea Safe Sessions has enabled hundreds of local young people to safely enjoy the sea and beaches around the Island - this award is worthy recognition."

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