Sand Grit

Farewell to our El Presidente

It is with regret that we share the news that we will be soon saying farewell to our great friend, role model, ever reliable patrolling member and committee chairperson. Jon Carruthers, our Club President is stepping down from his leadership role as he prepares to move interstate.

Our best wishes are with Jon as he pursues a new adventure in the Sunshine State and we know his love for surf lifesaving will surely continue in the warm waters up north.

Jon has generously served Narooma Surf Club for many years, not only as our President but as a lifesaver and competitor. Jon has always been there to boost our patrolling numbers when we are running short and he has been a familiar face in our water safety

crew at Nippers for many years after his own kidsgraduated the Nippers program.

Jon has always been a regular behind the bar at functions and events but it is in a surfboat that his smile shines the brightest. Whether it be rowing the George Bass Marathon or Sprint races, Jon loves being in the boat and doesn't mind a little banter on the microphone either. He has been known to provide commentary on the PA system at carnivals and never shy providing tv or radio interviews promoting such events.

We will truly miss Jon and his friendly face at the club and around town. He leaves big shoes to fill and we know that his generosity of spirit and sociable, friendly nature will be valued in his new community.

Wambiri Youth Development and Leadership Camp

Surf Life Saving Far South Coast is seeking applications for the 2020/21 Wambiri Youth Development and Leadership Camp. The focus of this camp is a combination of learning through experience and fun. Participants will be involved in physical challenges, discussions, activities and scenarios that require leadership, teamwork and communication. Under 13 and 14 candidates, leaders (past program participants) and parent helpers are encouraged to attend.

The itinerary includes a visit to Magic Mountain to complete the Tree Climb Challenge, a supervised Powercraft awareness session and an inspiring guest speaker.

Wambiri Youth Camp U13 + U14s - Applications close Monday

Tathra Carnival Entries must be received by Tuesday 16th March. Go to https://bit.ly/carnivalentry

It was a great weekend at Broulee Surfers Surf Life Saving Club
for the back to back Senior and Junior Carnivals...and it is almost time to do it all again - at Tathra!

For all of those intending on making the trip south to either of the Tathra carnivals, we have created an easy to use entry form so that we can collate all of your entries easily.

Please go to https://bit.ly/carnivalentry or click the button below if you will be participating as a competitor, official, age manager or as one of our water safety.

Remember our club needs to supply a minimum of 2 officials and 5 water safety members to allow us as a club to compete.

Narooma Competitors Click Here to ENTER the Tathra Carnival

Dates for your Calendar

Wambiri applications due Monday 1 March
Broulee Ocean Swim is on Sunday 7 March
Tathra Carnival Entries due Tuesday 16 March
Tathra Senior Carnival Saturday 20 March
Tathra Junior Carnival Sunday 21 March (no Nippers in Narooma on this day)
Interbranch Carnival Sat 27 & Sun 28 March
Last Nippers Session for the season Sunday 28 March
George Bass Marathon Sponsorship Raffle Drawn Monday 5 April
Wambiri Youth Leadership & Development Camp Friday 9 to Sunday 11 April

Shout out to our Surf Lifesavers!

A massive thank you to our surf lifesavers, they really are keeping our club afloat. Sorry for the bad pun. These guys and girls are doing some big hours patrolling our beach. We didn't get the big influx of new or returning members we had hoped for but we do have a dedicated group of volunteers are putting in week after week and they deserve a really big pat on the back. Thank you.

Roger Adams, Bill Adams, Ben Bate, Elli Beecham, Troy Beecham, Joe Bourke, Glenn Bywater, Dion Cafe, Jonathan Carruthers, Bray Constable, Brendan Constable, Halle Constable, Jae Constable, Jorge Constable, Narelle Constable, Nigel Constable, Rogue Constable, Allie Mae Cook, Crystal Davies, Stephen Dobson, Caitlin Don, Jesse Doull, Kane Doull, Sonny Dudley, Dan Efraemson, Claudia Ferguson, David Field, Elizabeth Halsey, Melissa Halsey, Curtis Hancock, Jade Hancock, Christopher Hayward, Callum James, Melissa Jefferis, Liam Mahony, Stacey Mahony, Samuel Matters, Wayne Matters, Kirra McCaughtrie, Hunter McDonald, Lochlan Mead, Sarah Mead, Wayne Mullavey, Jorja Muscio, Mark Nugent, Brendan O'Mahony, Claire Ovington, Rod Patmore, Sam Perry, Steve Perry, Mark Rogerson, Graeme Sawyer, Kai Singleton, Rory Spurgeon, Ben Stainer, Travis Stubbs, Max Van Zyl, Milo Van Zyl, Cyann Vlatkovic, Gary Vlatkovic, Jade Vlatkovic, Chris Young, James Young (apologies in advance if we missed anyone)

Patrol Roster for March

Patrol Roster for April