Surf Life Saving Report

Juniors – Years 7 and 8

The surf conditions were challenging for the Nippers on Saturday, with a southerly swell rolling into Long Reef Beach. There was a lot of water moving and some big waves breaking a long way from shore.

The Nippers were up for the challenge and after completing a beach sprint event, the boys hit the surf. All the boys were able to test themselves in the tough conditions, which unfortunately resulted in a few boards being lost and a swim back to the beach. Some excellent waves were caught and overall the skills on the surf-craft have improved remarkably.

	Beach Sprint Final
1st	Hamish Cleland
2nd	Xavier du Vernet
3rd	Jackson Dent
4th	William Watson
5th	Henry Peters
6th	Jai Van Hamburg

Intermediates – Years 9 and 10

The Intermediate group have continued their weekday and Saturday competition races and have demonstrated great improvement in their speed, stamina and skills – both in the water and on the beach. Particular mention must be made of the group’s excellent board skills this week in some challenging surf conditions.

The Year 10 contingent have assimilated well into their Patrol Teams and are on a rolling roster for the final Saturday morning patrols.

The following results were recorded in competitive events:

	IRONMAN (Swim / Board / Run)	Water Flags
1st	Charlie Martin	Don Jackson
2nd	Xavier Adamo	Xavier Adamo
3rd	Noah Kordek	Ethan Adamo

Seniors – Years 11 and 12

The Seniors enjoyed an intense session of board paddling and catching waves on The Bommie, a reef break, to the north of Long Reef Beach. Sizable sets proved a challenge for the boys, who showed great board skills to take many long-range right handers away from the main break area. The remainder of the morning was spent competing in Patrol Teams in surf swim, individual board paddle, board relay and beach run events. Results from all events are being tallied and will eventuate in the crowning of Patrol Competition Winners on the final Saturday of the season.

The Year 11 boys also continued their Inflatable Rescue Board (IRB) Crewman training with Mr Ben Neighbour and had considerable time out in the boat performing rescues and practising rafting a stranded boat.

Upcoming dates to note:

Saturday 18 March

Final patrol and last day of SLS. Barbecue and awards. Parents are welcome to attend for the presentation of awards:

Nippers 10.15am
Intermediates 10.45am
Seniors 12.30pm

Mr G Jones
Acting MIC SLS