Archive for January 2017
Big Swim – Jan 29th
MACQUARIE BIG SWIM AND URM LITTLE BIG SWIM ~ SUNDAY JANUARY 29TH ACTIVE PATROL MEMBERS This is your time to shine!! The Big Swim is our golden event of the year and with everyone rostered on, we really need your help to make it the huge success that it is every year. Help is needed with…
Read MoreLittle Rippers!
We had a fantastic turnout for the Rippers program over the holiday period, run by our very own champion Sue Kearney. Despite cloudy days and nasty shore-breakers training persisted and invaluable surf skills were taught to our little tykes. This is an extremely valuable program and one that is enjoyed by many every year. Thanks to all…
Read MoreNaughtycool Nines nab Rescue of the Month
BRANCH RESCUE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Patrol 9, the Naughtycool Nine’s who were the winners of the Branch Rescue of the Month for November 2016. The team quickly and calmly rescued three swimmers who were swept out in a rip in a matter of seconds during the busy holiday period. Great leadership by Patrol Captain Oli and Vice Captains Angus and…
Read MoreCongratulations to our new Bronzies!
We are super proud of our new Bronzies! Huge congratulations to all of our 17 new Bronzies who passed their exams today in trying surf conditions. It’s difficult to understand how incredibly impressive it is to learn the extreme volume of info and skills included in the Bronze Medallion, in just a week. Whaley candidates…
Read MoreClub Champs Feb 8th!
This is a fun day to get out in the water and stretch your legs on the sand while practicing a bit of friendly rivalry with your SLS mates! Events include flags and sprints on the beach, and boards, swim, ski and tube rescue in the water. Branch Champs (next level up) is happening on…
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