Surf Life Saving Report
Juniors – Years 7 and 8
The water was warm with clean waves on Saturday. The nippers set up on the beach north of the lifeguard hut. After a short warm-up run, the nippers conducted an Ironman race (board – run – swim – run).
Following the Ironman race, the boys worked on their surf skills with a series of ins and outs. The session finished with a body surf in the flags.
Ironman Race results:
| 1st | Noah McLaren |
| 2nd | Xavier du Vernet |
| 3rd | Hamish Cleland |
| 4th | Alby Jackson |
| 5th | Will Hoy |
| 6th | Tristan Rowe |
Intermediates – Years 9 and 10
The Year 9 and 10 group have continued to develop their water competency, both swimming and on boards. Outstanding ocean conditions for both weekday training and Saturday SLS have afforded the boys plenty of opportunities to work on their paddling and wave-catching skills, and all have shown significant improvement in their paddling endurance and control recently. After a practice Ironman race, board relays and a swim event, the boys enjoyed some time in an ‘expression session’ on the Club’s new body boards. The boys were scored by coaches on their wave selection, length of ride and tricks. There were even some completed barrels from boys in the Long Reef shorebreak.
Seniors – Years 11 and 12
With near-perfect water conditions, the Seniors enjoyed a long paddle out to Butterbox Reef on the southern side of Long Reef Headland. There they found a small clean wave to practice their board skills, unimpeded by other ocean users. This session ended with a board paddle race of over 500m back to the main beach. The boys also competed in a long beach run and swim event.
The following results were recorded, including an update on the current Patrol Team Competition, which will culminate in next Saturday’s final SLS session:
| Board paddle from Butterbox | Long Beach Run | Swim | Patrol Team Competition update | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Duncan Cowan | Charlie Michel | Duncan Cowan | Patrol 1: 33pts |
| 2nd | Jasper Krawchuk | Matthew Lotz | Ollie Hurt | Patrol 2: 28 pts |
| 3rd | Isaac Edwards | Brodie Waters | Josh Clayton | Patrol 2: 27 pts |
| 4th | Jack Pollitt | Henry Bloore | Charlie Michel | Patrol 4: 24 pts |
| 5th | Charlie Michel | Lachlan Chappell | Henry Bloore | |
| 6th | Rory Cope | Charlie Dale | Lachlan Chappell |
Date to note:
Saturday 18 March – Final patrol and last day of SLS. Barbecue and awards. Parents welcome for presentation of awards.
Nippers 10.15am
Intermediates 10.45am
Seniors 12.30pm
Mr G Jones
Acting MIC Surf Life Saving