Online timer for 91 seconds
You stay beside your board while rinsing away seawater, watching the rails, fin boxes and leash plug as the tap runs. A 91 seconds countdown gives you a defined window to move the stream across the surfaces where salt and beach sand tend to linger. Keeping the board within reach also lets you turn it promptly without leaving water running unattended.
As you follow the rinse from nose to tail, headphone audio can fade or shift to another device without you noticing. Keep the screen visible or use vibration as an extra cue, since surf, wind and an outdoor tap can mask the signal. Remaining beside the board means you can still judge the rinse by sight if the sound disappears.
When the signal arrives, use the remaining gap before your next job to check the underside, fittings and any creases around the leash. If the water already runs clear, stop early and leave that spare time for draining the board in shade. If stubborn sand remains, continue briefly rather than letting the countdown rush the final pass.
Common questions
What could make the set rinse interval too short for a board used in Australian seawater?
Heavy sand around the fins or dried salt after a hot trip home can extend the rinse. A strong, even tap flow may shorten it.
What should you do if the board is clean before the countdown finishes?
Turn off the tap and use the remaining interval to inspect the leash plug and let water drain. There is no need to keep rinsing a surface that is already clear.
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