About Us
Bay & Basin Community Nippers Club is a volunteer-run, non-competitive Nippers club based at Plantation Point, Vincentia.
Since 2016, we've been helping local children build confidence in and around the water while learning valuable water safety,
beach and surf skills.
We're proud to provide a welcoming environment where
children can learn, have fun, make friends and develop
skills that can stay with them for life.
Mission & Values
Safety
The safety and wellbeing of our Nippers comes first. We help children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy our beaches and waterways safely.
Education
Nippers learn practical water and beach safety skills through age-appropriate activities, games and hands-on experiences.
Community
We're a local community club where children, parents, carers and volunteers come together. We value inclusion, friendship, teamwork and giving everyone the opportunity to participate.
Volunteering
Our club is powered by volunteers. We value the parents, carers and community members who give their time and skills to make Nippers possible.
The club was proposed by Colleen and Steve Allan in 2015. After community consultation and consultation with Surf Life Saving NSW, Bay and Basin Community Nippers Club Inc. was formed with the Constitution and Deed of Agreement being approved on 1 July 2016.
The inaugural session was on Sunday, 24th October 2016, at Sailors Beach, Huskisson. In October 2019, the club moved from Huskisson to Plantation Point Vincentia.
Bay & Basin Community Nippers follows the Community Nippers model, which was first introduced locally with the formation of Bawley Point Kioloa Community Nippers Club in 2014.
Unlike traditional competitive Nippers programs, our focus is on water safety, surf education, participation and fun.
Under the Community Nippers model, our members do not participate in Surf Life Saving competitions or carnivals. Instead, our program is focused on giving children practical water and beach safety skills, building confidence and encouraging participation in a fun and supportive environment
For families looking for a competitive Nippers pathway, a traditional Surf Life Saving Club may be more suitable.
Club History
2016 - Present
About our logo
Our Bay and Basin Community Nippers Club logo proudly features the Eastern Blue Devil fish, scientifically known as Paraplesiops bleekeri. These remarkable creatures are known for their elusive and secretive nature, often found dwelling in the hidden realms of caves, crevices, and under the protective cover of ledges within inshore reefs and estuaries.
Their presence in our logo not only showcases their unique and captivating appearance but also pays homage to the rich marine biodiversity found in Jervis Bay. The Blue Devil fish's habitat spans from the southern reaches of Queensland down to Montague Island and the waters of Jervis Bay, making them an integral part of our local ecosystem and a symbol of our club's connection to the sea.
