LRSLSC Patrols Pacific Palms

Many clubs around Australia are certainly not as large or as fortunate as we are with membership and resources. Infact Long Reef has around 80% of its membership under the age of 21. This means we are in a better position than most to supply a few extra patrollers to clubs who might need some assistance. Already this year our patrollers have assisted several clubs when asked but nothing like this. In December Pacific Palms SLSC located in the Lower North Coast Branch near Forster requested through it’s branch for some assistance over the school holiday period on patrols. On the weekend of Saturday 14^th January, and Sunday 15^th January, 2012 Twenty siz (26) Long Reef SLSC members offered to assist and take care of patrols for the entire weekend.  Thanks to the below patrollers who helped out a fellow club and all had a great weekend.

For more information check out the January edition of the Reef Recorder. Reef Recorder Jan, 2012

Christmas Message 2011

 

As the year comes to a close and we celebrate the holidays with our friends, families and colleagues, we can take stock of the year and review our accomplishments, express our appreciation for the support we’ve received and recognise the challenges ahead. Upon reflection of 2011 we have had some great individual and club achievements, protected our community with distinction performing voluntary patrols and had a whole heap of fun. Some of the stand-out achievements include:

• David MacIntosh being awarded an AM for Service’s to the Community,
• Long Reef SLSC winning the ‘SNB Most Outstanding Club’,
• Long Reef successfully training large numbers of school students from both Shore and Abbotseligh who now perform community patrols on behalf of the club of 17 Saturday mornings.
• The successful install of our patrol tower for inclement weather after many years,
• The installation of a public access defibrillator for community use after hours,
• Finally the recent completion of a new club BBQ / and coffee facility ‘Shark Tower Café’ opened just in time for Christmas and the school holidays.

As usual whilst many travel and enjoy the festive season our voluntary patrols will be at the beach keeping the community safe. Thanks for those who have made 2011 a successful year in the clubs life. On behalf of the Long Reef SLSC Management Committee we wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season. Merry Christmas to all and may your dreams for 2012 come true.

Doug Lucas

President

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Party - Sunday 18th December, 2011.

On Sunday 18th December, 2011 the club will hold his Christmas Party for the Nippers followed by club drinks for adults. It is anticipated that both Angus and Adam will finish their 4 day board paddle around 1pm so following the Nipper party and Santa's departure club members and friends are invited to remain at the club on the roof and enjoy a Christmas BBQ and a few social drinks. It is not a fancy occasion just a chance for a few mates to catch up before Christmas before we welcome in another year.

For all the latest club information check out the Reef Recorder, December edition. Reef Recorder Dec, 2011

 

Public Access Defibrillator at Long Reef Beach.

Long Reef SLSC club is proud to announce the installation of  the first 'Public access' AED for after hours emergency incidents on the Northern Beaches.Defibrillation technology and training has reached a level in society where it is making an extremely positive impact in the survival chain. AEDs are simple for members of the public to use and are widely available through PAD (Public Access Defibrillation) programs in public places such as airports, train stations, stadiums and shopping malls.

The types of AEDs endorsed for use in lifesaving clubs are appropriate for use in PAD programs and due to the significant opportunity to further contribute to the community, SLSA endorses the use of AEDs for public access. Public access to lifesaving club AEDs is supported by Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guideline 10.1.3 Public Access Defibrillation: Lifesavers and Lifeguards can't be on the beach 24/7. Hopefully the device will never have to be used but if it saves one life it is worth the expense.

“The evidence to date supports the premise that early defibrillation delivered within a PAD mode may improve survival following cardiac arrest which occurs outside of hospital and in public places."

What is Defibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation is the rapid irregular and uncoordinated contraction of the heart. Defibrillation involves delivering an electrical shock to revert the heart to its normal (sinus) rhythm. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) used by SLS clubs are an automated external defibrillator able to recognise shockable rhythms in a casualty in cardiac arrest and deliver a shock to revert the heart back to its normal rhythm.

It is hoped that the community monitor and ensure the equipments safety and that nobody is silly enough to steal or vandalise it. For those community members interested in an induction of the AED use Long Reef beach club trainers will host a community education and awareness workshop in the coming weeks.

Doug Lucas
President.

Nippers Start back - Sunday 16th October, 2011

Its that time of year again that we welcome back our schools programs with both Abbotseligh and Shore School starting back on Saturday morning 15th October, 2011 and our Nippers starting back on Sunday 16th October, 2011. U6 and U7 are to meet in the courtyard at 8.45am and U7 - U13 to meet at 9am.

See attached for more information Nippers Booklet 2011-2012

Latest Reef Recorders

• Reef Recorder Dec, 2011
• Reef Recorder November, 2011 
• Reef Recorder October, 2011
• Reef Recorder September, 2011

SRC, BM, ARTC and IRB Proficiencies

For our patrollers some important information that we will be holding only a couple of proficiency dates this year so it is very important that you attend so we can get through them as painlessly as possible. It is your responsibility to undertake these proficiencies if you are patrolling or doing water safety so please try and make one of these two dates.

9am Sunday 23rd October, 2011 - IRB Drivers and Crewman
10am Sunday 23rd October, 2011 - SRC, BM and ARTC

9am Sunday 6th November, 2011 - IRB Drivers and Crewman
10am Sunday 6th November, 2011 - SRC, BM and ARTC


Important Dates For your diary

·         Saturday 24^th September, 2011 – Patrols commence.

·         Saturday 24^th September, 2011 – Gear Inspection

          AM – All Patrol Captains, PM – Patrol 6 (Doug Lucas & Stella Watson)

·         Sunday 25^th September, 2011

·         AM – Patrol 12 (David Watson) PM – Patrol 8 (Dave Badlan)

·         Sunday 15^th October, 2011 – Nippers Commence.

·         Sunday 15^th October, 2011 – ARTC Course @ Long Reef

2010/11 Annual Report

It is with great pleasure that Long Reef SLSC Board of Management presents the 2010/11 Annual Report.

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2011/12 Board of Management elected AGM Sunday 21st August, 2011.

Your Management Team for 2011/12 consists of: 

Position	Club Member
President	Doug Lucas
Vice President	Jim Selosse
Director of Administration	Seamus Redmond
Director of Finance	Michelle Limana
Director of Lifesaving	Jeremy Keating
Director of Education	Ian Wallace
Director of Surf Sports	Peter Selosse
Director of Youth	Rhonda Ferguson
Director of Sponsorship & Marketing	Nathan Charles
Executive Director (2nd year)	Peter Chaney
Executive Director (1st year)	Peter Selosse

Important Dates coming up

• Nipper Registration Sunday 11th September, 2011
• Nipper Registration Sunday 18th September, 2011
• Patrols Start Saturday 24th September, 2011
• Gear Inspection, Sunday 24th September, 2011

Latest Reef Recorders

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• Reef Recorder August, 2011 
• Reef Recorder July, 2011  

 

Long Reef SLSC finishes the season on surprising high – Announced 2011 SNB Most Outstanding Club.

After what has been one of the clubs most challenging seasons for a myriad of reasons Long Reef SLSC was certainly not expecting anything special at the 2011 Sydney Northern Beaches Branch Most Outstanding Club Awards dinner.

To our great surprise Long Reef SLSC showed that despite adversity it’s strong focus on our core business of Lifesaving and Education provided the winning formula with the club winning its second Sydney Northern Beaches Most Outstanding Club in the clubs 61 year history.

Director of Lifesaving Jeremy Keating will provide a full report shortly. In the interim the club won the following prestigious awards.

• 2011 Sydney Northern Beaches Most Outstanding Club

• 2011 Sydney Northern Beaches Most Improved Club

• 2011 Sydney Northern Beaches Most Outstanding Club ‘Lifesaving’ category

• High Commendation – Kayelyn Jackson – SNB Rookie of the Year,

• High Commendation – Doug Lucas – SNB Leader of the Year

• Doug Lucas – announced as SNB Distinguish Service Medal for services to the SNB Branch and Surf Lifesaving.

Season 2011/12 – AGM & Luncheon, Sunday 21^st August, 2011.

NOTICE – The Long Reef SLSC Annual General meeting will be held at 11am on Sunday 21^st August, 2011. The Management team for the new season will be elected as well as Distinguished and Life Members being presented and general business. Again this year we will also hold a members & Long Ruffians Luncheon which will be a catered spit roast, salads with the bar being open. We encourage current and former members to put this date in your diary so that you can enjoy the afternoon and catch up with mates. A reminder should you wish to vote at the AGM you must be a financial member. Membership forms are available on our website www.longreef.com and will also be taken on the day.

David Macintosh AM recognised for services to the community.

The wet weather over the Queens Birthday long weekend could not dampen the spirits of one Long Reef member after Dave Macintosh read his name in the Queens Birthday honour list. On Monday 13th June, 2011 Mr David Macintosh was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the community through his philanthropic contributions to health care and medical research as well as his many years of service to Surf Life Saving.

Click on the link for more information - Davd Macintosh AM

Suspension of LRSLSC redevelopment process.

On Sunday 5th June 2011, the Long Reef Board of Management met to discuss the on-going Long
Reef redevelopment process. During the meeting the following motion was approved:
“Long Reef SLSC will suspend all involvement in the current redevelopment process
including any participation in the Straight Talk process.”
The board did not make this decision lightly, however we feel this process has created a lot of tension
with the community, and as a volunteer and community organisation it is not our goal to create
disharmony. As it almost appears there is no end in sight.

This outcome I know is incredibly disappointing for the club after such a tremendous amount of work has been put in working towards
new facilities over the last few years, however this process has come at a significant emotional and
financial cost on our club and upon our membership. For now our club has no alternative but to stand
tall on our contributions of the past and move forward to hopefully a happier and healthier future.

For those seeking more information on the building journey taken by the club please read the below letter.

Sincere regards,

Doug Lucas

President

building letter to members

By Law Amended

The LRSLSC Board of Management has amended the following ByLaw 3 (h) in the LRSLSC Constitution to include the following additional item:
 
(v) In the event of an Executive Director not completing his or her 2 year term a replacement Executive Director can be appointed by the Board of Management for the remaining duration of the 2 year term. There shall be no specific requirement for this individual to have served on the Board of Management in the previous season prior to their nomination but the individual should be well known to the Board of Management and considered appropriate for undertaking the role of Executive Director.
 
Any questions in relation to this change of By Law should be directed to Rob Pearson, Director of Administration at dir.admin@longreef.com.

61st Annual Dinner & Awards Night

Saturday 28th May, 2011, 7pm - Dee Why RSL - For more information contact Richard Van Weeren or Seamus Redmond. Tickets on sale now. $50 adults and $35 cadets.

Long Reef SLSC Invite 2011

Patrol 6 steps back in time.

On ANZAC day, 25th April, 2011 Patrol 6 stepped back in time changing from their standard DHL patrol uniform and ATV back to the traditional rescue reel. Fortunately no rescues were required but it was a great opportunity to show our youth how our beaches where formally patrolled before the introduction of the IRB and rescue boards.

27th February, 2011 - Tour of Buoys Results.

See the Ocean Swim Section of the website for full report.

1 km results - http://results.racetectiming.com/default.aspx?CId=115&RId=18
2 km results - http://results.racetectiming.com/default.aspx?CId=115&RId=20

Photos from the day - http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/bmcalinden/2011%20Long%20Reef%20SLSC%20Ocean%20Swim/

Concept is just a starting point

Tonight Tuesday 22^nd February, 2011 Warringah Councilors discussed the Long Reef SLSC re development concept during a public meeting that looked to grant approval for the building concept with the view to proceeding to the next stage being a DA submission. The club acknowledges that this has been a very publicly securitized process and a large variety of community groups and individuals have strong opinions on the project and its impact on our unique environment and our community.

Long Reef SLSC does not wish to be considered a special entity. We opening embrace the variety of groups who use and share Long Reef Beach and the greater Griffith Park. Tonight was always going to be a passionately contested discussion with everybody having strong and differing view points as what is appropriate use of the area and the type of facilities needed.

What I will say on behalf of Long Reef SLSC is that we are grateful for the support of the councilors and the hard work of the Council staff. We are grateful that the opportunity through a successfully vote has been given to proceed to the next stage and to submit a Development Application for the re-development of Long Reef SLSC. We release that this is just starting point and specific details of the development and how the building will operate will need to be further discussed. During this process the club, councilors, council staff and community will need to unite and ensure that a community balance is achieved.

Tonight’s decision allows the club to move forward, look at the details, how the operational layout will fit within the building envelope and discussions or potential ways of funding the building down the track.  As a club we look forward to continuing to work with and for the community and we thank our community for your on-going support.

Kind regards,

Doug Lucas, President.

Message from the President and Board of Management.

Dear Members,

Over recent weeks Long Reef SLSC has identified a number of inconsistencies within our training and education program that has been organised and delivered by one of our members. As a result of an in-depth audit Long Reef SLSC has found a number of members who’s courses run during seasons 2009/10 and 2010/11 have not be assessed and conducted in accordance with long standing SNB Branch and SLSNSW polocies and procedures.

Long Reef SLSC Board of Management has taken steps to address these deficiencies and has taken these breeches very seriously. At this point in time we believe that we have identified all the effected persons and are currently working with the SNB Branch and SLSNSW to rectify these issues.

Such matters have been dealt with through a Judiciary process involving one particular individual. This has been a difficult time for the club and our members. Our club takes our lifesaving and education very seriously so that we have appropriately trained and qualified lifesaver’s patrolling our beach and keeping the community safe.

Those members who have been affected by these assessments have already or will be notified by Long Reef SLSC and additional assessments and in-depth proficiencies have already and will in the near future be arranged. If you are not contacted or spoken with then you can assume that any assessments you may have been involved with during this time were done so in accordance with the NSW and SNB policy. It has taken some time to identify all the person’s affected as certain information was not made available to the club until very recently.

On behalf of Long Reef SLSC I apologise to those affected and assure you that we are working very hard to ensure that your awards are appropriately processed in surfguard and that you are not personally adversely effected.

Let me finish by saying that at no time has the safety of those that use Long Reef Beach been affected. It has been a difficult period in the club but we look forward to moving forward and finishing the remainder of the season on a stronger and more positive note. Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. I will also provide members with additional information at the club’s Ordinary General meeting on the 20th February, 2011.

Yours sincerely

Doug Lucas

President

Notice of Ordinary General Meeting

'Tour of Buoys' Ocean Swim

On Sunday 27th February, 2011 Long Reef SLSC will host the 'Tour of Buoys' Ocean Swim.  This season competitors will have the choice of doing a 1km, 2km or both courses over Long Reef's fabulous reef's. Registrations will be taken on-line at www.oceanswims.com. All competitors completing the swim will receive a competitors certificate marking their achievements. Racing starts at 9.30am for the short course and 10.30am for the long course.

New Director of Life Saving (Club Captain) appointed

On 15th December, 2010 Jeremy Keating was appointed as the Club’s Director of Lifesaving (Club Captain) Jeremy Keating joined Long Reef SLSC in 2006 getting his Bronze Medallion and a number of other Lifesaving awards. Jeremy has previously taken the positions of Patrol Captain and Vice Club Captain. In 2007/08 he was the LRSLSC Recruit of the Year and in 2008/09 he was the clubs Patrolman of the Year. In 2008/09 Jeremy was the winner of the SNB Branch Male Youth Patroller of the Year.

Jeremy has also done a number of roles for and on-behalf of the branch including being a member of the SNB Patrol Mentor Program and is a member of the SNB Board of Education and Board of Surf Sports as a level 1 official.

He looks forward to this new challenge and building a stronger club framework

On behalf of all at Long Reef, congratulations Jeremy on this appointment.

 

LRSLSC pledge $4200 to flood appeal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the decades several disasters have hit our country and our communities. Numerous bush fires, drought, bus and rail crashes and now the worse floods that have been seen since Brisbane 1974. More than 15,000 residential and commercial properties have been affected by significant flooding which have thus far claimed 21 peoples lives with the figure rising as the clean up commences. Amazing acts of bravery have been seen as Australia’s come together to salvage what they can from never before seen walls of water that have destroyed towns and communities alike.

Saturday 15th January, 2011 sees Long Reef SLSC host the 3rd Round of the Fenn Cup Ocean Racing Series. Between 150 and 200 competitors from all over Australia will paddle from Palm Beach to Long Reef SLSC with the race starting at 2pm. This race series is the clubs major fundraising effort for 2010/11 with those funds previous earmarked towards lifesaving and rescue operations. 

At this particular time it is felt by club Management there are many other individuals and families in Queensland and Northern NSW who are in a much greater need of those funds right at the moment than us and we will make do with what we have whilst others have lost everything. After discussions with my Board of Management I am pleased to announce that all the monies that Long Reef SLSC make from the Fenn Cup Ocean Series race on Saturday 15th January, 2011 will be donated directly to flood relief efforts. Families have lost everything in the flood and it is the least that our members can do giving their time for a day to run the event so that monies will go to such a worthy cause.

I encourage Surf Life Savers from around the country to unite and support the towns and the people affected by this tradegy. I would strongly encourage Presidents from other SLS clubs on the Sydney Northern Beaches and from around Australia to follow our example and put money towards the flood relief cause. Clubs have a number of significant events in the coming months be it a carnival, ocean swim or Nipper BBQ. Every bit will help and will be another dollar closer to rebuilding communities and peoples lives after such devastation.

Long Reef SLSC has raised $4200 from the Fenn Cup Ocean Paddle on Saturday 15th January, 2011 and although this is a drop in the ocean compared with the estimated $15 billion to rebuild Queensland it is at least something.

Doug Lucas,

President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Cole said he "couldn't stand there and watch our coat of arms just drown".

"When I was growing up on the streets of Preston we learned and lived by the motto that you reach out and help others," Mr Cole said.

Not a bad motio for us all to live by!

New Patrol Roster

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Congratulations to our latest IRB Crewman Holders.

On Monday 3rd January, 2011 11 Long Reef SLSC members successfully undertook their IRB Crewman's Certificate. Congratulations to:

Sophie Herron, Lauren McAlinden, Katelyn Jackson, Daniel Hadzipasiic, Paul Binovec, Adam Devlin, Anna Hamilton, Bernadette McAlinden, Henry Otton, Andrew Turner and Erica Wood.

These guys new skills will be greatly appreciated on our patrols. Thanks also to Stella Watson, Adam Kent, Nathan Charles and Doug Lucas for running the course.

 

Long Reef Clubhouse DA submission update.

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Long Reef SLSC has been attempting to apply for a redevelopment over the past 6 or more years. After 2 concepts and previous DA submissions we are again back at the DA submission stage. After a great deal of consolation with community groups over the past 2 years and working with Warringah Council we have now agreed on a concept design and are in the process of gaining community feedback. During this period a submission will be made to the nine Warringah Councilors about the proposed building redevelopment.

7 Long Reef SLSC members complete in the Coolangatta Gold Teams event.

Membership fees are now due for the upcoming season starting on Saturday 25th September, 2010. Nippers registrations will be held on Sunday 12th and Sunday 19th September, 2010. Fees can be paid using the payment gateway or by attending the club on one of these mornings. https://www.lifesavingonline.com.au/SLSA_Online/modules/home/index.php 

Long Reef SLSC is proud to unveil its refurbished gym

Message from the President.

I am humbled and grateful by the overwhelming support shown to myself and our Board of Management allowing me to be re-elected as President for my 4th term. With 77 club members attending the AGM today (15/8/2010) such support was certainly appreciated by each member of our Executive who have worked so hard over the last couple of seasons to really make some meaningful and productive changes for the benefit of our membership and our local community. Certainly it is difficult to please everybody but one can only try. It promises to be again another exciting season for Long Reef focusing strongly on Lifesaving, education and youth development and I am keen and very enthusiastic to ensure that all our members and sections of our club receive a fair & balanced share of our resources, finances and are given all the opportunities that our great organisation has to offer.  

Thank-you to SNB Branch President Gordon Lang for your attendance and words from the branch. Also congratulations to Stephen Cox awarded Distinguished Service Membership. Once again I thank you all for the support given. 

Kind regards,

Doug Lucas
President
Long Reef SLSC

Long Reef SLSC's 60th Annual General Meeting and Members Lunch

Notice is hereby given that the 60th Annual General Meeting will be held at the clubhouse, Pittwater Road, Long Reef Beach on Sunday, August 15th 2010, commencing at 11.00am.

On behalf of the President, Doug Lucas and the Long Reef SLSC's Board of Management, we hope you will join us as we conduct the 60th Annual General Meeting.  Following the AGM please join us for a members luncheon and the bar will open.

Nomination Forms: For your interest a nomination form is below as all positions of office are now vacant. If you wish to nominate, complete the form immediately and post it to:  Attn: Trish Chaney, Long Reef SLSC, PO Box 214 Collaroy NSW 2097, to arrive before Friday 6th August, 2010 or email dir.admin@longreef.com before 5pm Friday 6th August 2010.

BoM Nomination Form 201011

On Friday 18th June, 2010, 14 Long Reef members attended the 50th Sydney Northern Beaches Most Outstanding Club Awards.The awards recognise the contributions to Surf Life Saving by the 17,000 SNB Members who keep the Northern Beaches safe throughout summer. LRSLSC nominated the following members for awards;

• Male Youth Patroller nominee - Andrew Selosse, 
• Female Youth Patroller nominee - Jemma Redmond, 
• Rookie of the Year - Matt Meakes and Tom Hall, 
• Volunteer of the Year - Seamus Redmond and 
• Lifesaver of the Year - Nick Warby.

It is unfortunate that their is always only one winner but this does not take away the fantastic contribution that these members gave to LRSLSC throughout the season. Seamus Redmond our Best Club Member for 09/10 was further recognised by being awarded the 2009/2010 Sydney Northern Beaches Volunteer of the Year. This is a fitting reward and recognition for the fantastic contributions Seamus has made to the club this year. On behalf of the club congratulations and thankyou to Seamus and all our nominated members on your achievements this year. Ann Stewart was also recognised as apart of the SNB TIPS team who as a group were awarded the President's Award for the TIPS teams efforts after the death of Saxon Bird at the Australian Championships.

60th Birthday Dinner Report

It had to be a special night for our 60^th Birthday Celebration, and we were not disappointed!

Club 60th Birthday Dinner - Saturday 5th June, 2010

On behalf of Long Reef SLSC Board of Management and club members it is with great pleasure that I invite all current and former members of Long Reef SLSC to join us to help celebrate the clubs 60th birthday. A lot has happened in the past 60 years and this evening will be an opportunity to reflect and pay tribute to those members that have contributed so much to the club and our community. This really will be a special occasion. We have a few special guests who will speak throughout the evening about the clubs past. I will then share some exciting news about where Long Reef SLSC will be in the near future.

Perfect conditions for 'Tour of Buoys' 334 register, results & photo gallery.

286 Pre-registered for 'Tour of Buoys' Ocean Swim & conditions look perfect!

Assistance Required - Club members for Ocean Swim

The red and yellow pages is a new initiative by Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches to allow surf club members and friends to use trades, services and business people who are linked with surf life saving clubs to advertise their business.

 

For each member of Long Reef SLSC who advertises on the website the club will receive $50. Check out the link to see if this might be of benefit to your business. http://www.oceanseries.com.au/scripts/bd/bd.dll/EXEC/0/1x0dq460zh8ofg17rif0j0kirowb

 

Tour of buoys Ocean Swim - Enter now!

Dont miss out of competing in the 2010 'Tour of buoys' Ocean Swim - The race will be held at Long Reef Beach on Sunday 11th April, 2010. Entries are now open at http://www.oceanswims.com/nsw90/longreef10.html 

SLS members mourn the loss of Saxon Bird.

Thursday 18th March, 2010 saw the loss of Saxon Bird at the SLS Australian Surf Life Saving Championships during the heats of the U19 Ironman. On behalf of Long Reef SLSC our hearts and prays are with the Bird family and members of Queenscliff SLSC as they mourn the death of Saxon. Should any members wish to talk further about what has occurred or the process of the Coroners investigation and review please don't hesitate to contact me.

Doug Lucas

President

Break & Enter at clubhouse but it will be business as usual this weekend!

Message to Club Members

Entry to the club was gained by forcing two roller shutter doors at the side of the club. Fortunately for the club damage could have been significantly worse with few items actually stolen. This is an excellent reminder for club members to ensure the club is locked up correctly including all internal locks on rescue equipment and doors. Fortunately thieves were unable to remove the Rhino other than damaging the vehicles ignition. For the next few weeks patrols will be required to carry all rescue equipment including the IRB and engine on and off the beach until we can get a new ignition for the Rhino and a replacement IRB trailer. Such acts of vandalism are nothing more than a hurdle. Although we wont be able to perform after hours rescue operations until the Rhino is fixed this senseless act will have no affect on our patrols for the remainder of the season. It will be business as usual this weekend for community and club members to enjoy. Any information relating to those responsible for this mindless act please contact President@longreef.com or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Due to the Tsunami warning all beaches on the east coast of New South Wales have been closed for 24hrs and unfortunately the ocean swim has been rescheduled for Sunday 11th April.  Any questions please call the Club President on 0410 517 076.

NSW beaches closed on tsunami threat

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/1018295/nsw-beachgoers-ignore-tsunami-warnings

09:56 AEST Sun Feb 28 2010

 

All NSW beaches have been closed and people hoping to view tsunami conditions have been ushered off the sand.

Surf Life Saving NSW has ordered all beaches closed from 8am (AEDT) on Sunday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile about 5.43pm (AEDT) on Saturday.

Tsunami shockwaves have already struck islands in French Polynesia, bringing waves up to 4m high and minor damage but no injuries. The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre has issued tsunami warnings for all of the NSW coast from 8.45am (AEDT) on Sunday.

Dangerous waves, strong ocean currents and foreshore flooding may hit coastal areas stretching south from Rockhampton, in Queensland, to Victoria and Tasmania.

Beachgoers attended NSW beaches on Sunday morning until they were ushered out of the water and off the beach by surf life savers. "We've issued to all of our NSW clubs a directive to close the beaches until further notice," a SLS NSW spokeswoman told AAP.

All nipper training at NSW beaches has been cancelled. Crowds have amassed just back from the sand with hopes of witnessing any potential tsunami effects.

For the last part of the 2009-10 season we have decided to spice up patrols- putting up the opportunity for a patrol to win a massive $1500 for the winning Long Reef SLSC Patrol of the Year.

It's that time of year again, where we start picking up our game, ironing our uniforms and tying our caps with perfect bows to make top impressions to win the club's pretigious Patrol of the Year award.

Last year's winners, Patrol 4, as led by Patrol Captain Craig Phillips have said it's going to be difficult to win the award two years in a row. It's going to be anyobd'y's game this year,every patrol has an equal chance and everyone is hungrier than ever to win!

With $1500 in the pipe-line for a patrol to win and spend it accordingly as noted in the Assessment Sheet there's bound to be super strong competition between patrols. The assessment guides have been put into place, where points can officially begin to be accumulated on 20 February 2010 and until the end of the patrol season.

The assessment is very simple, patrols gain points for the volunteer efforts they already do. The assessment is combined with an internal patrol assessment identical to the branch patrol assessment marking sheet where each patrol will be assessed once internally. There is no limit to how many points a patrol can accumulate, so its really up to how the patrol works out their plan of attack to take out the winning position.

George Bass Marathon completed

Well after 7 days of rowing 180km the Long Reef Surf Boat crew has completed the George Bass Marathon. More information will follow but for now on behalf of the club congratulations on successfully finishing the race. Overall the Canberra Vikings lead from start to finish but the Long Reef crew did not discrace themselves coming 4th over all and winning $1000 in prize money.

OVERALL RESULTS:

Open Men
First: Canberra Vikings 0 points
Second: Bulli 7 points
Third: Wollongong City 17 points
Fourth: Long Reef 22 
Fifth: Fairy Meadow 24
Sixth: Surf Boat Holland 35

Hot off the Press, Doug has meet up with the boys from the Bass to check on their progress and provide some encouragement along the way paddling day 5 with the boys. The crew has been getting stronger and stronger working their way through the field. The Canberra Vikings are clear favourites closely followed by Bulli but the rest of the field is wild open. Long Reef are working hard for a podium finish and Wollongong City want that podium just as much and after 5 days racings are still holding a small lead.

Day 5 Results have not been released at yet but after Doug paddled next to the Longy boat for the entire 36 km he is able to report that again the Vikings managed first followed by Buli, Wollongong City, Long Reef were 4th in a time of around 3 hours 10 minutes then Fairy Meadow and Surf Boat Holland.

Doug has now left the boys for a ski race in Victoria and the boys will continue the Marathon for another 2 days of hard racing.

Day 4

Narooma to Bermagui 22 kilometres
Open Men
Vikings 2 hours, 12 minutes 54 seconds
Bulli 2 hours, 16 minutes 35 seconds
Wollongong City 2 hours, 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Long Reef 2 hours 21 minutes 5 seconds
Fairy Meadow 2 hours 23 minutes 26 seconds
Surf Boat Holland 2 hours 38 minutes, 39 seconds

Results Day Three Tuross to Narooma 22 kilometres

Open Men
Canberra Vikings 1 hour, 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Bulli 1 hour, 27 minutes, 25 seconds
Fairy Meadow 1 hour, 28 minutes, 48 seconds
Long Reef 1 hour, 28 minutes, 02 seconds
Wollongong City 1 hour 32 minutes, 18 seconds
Surf Boat Holland 1 hour, 48 minutes, 13 seconds

George Bass Marathon Update:

Navy George Bass Day One Batemans Bay to Moruya - 31 kilometres.

Open Men 
Canberra Vikings 2hours, 42 minutes, 40 seconds
Bulli 2 hours, 46 minutes
Broulee 2 hours, 47 minutes, 10 seconds
Wollongong 2 hours, 50 minutes, 50 seconds
Fairy Meadow 2 hours, 50 minutes, 58 seconds
Long Reef, 3 hours, 10 minutes, 45 seconds

Surf Boat Holland 3 hours, 12 minutes, 45 seconds.

Day 2 saw crews row a from Moruya to Tuross. Straws were drawn with Angus Vowell and Graeme Burns sitting out the days rowing as the support crew driving the car and trailer to the end at Tuross. The remainder of the boys enjoyed calmer conditions with seas still running south with a slight southwesterly breeze. 

Results Day Two Moruya to Tuross - 19km

Open Men

Canberra Vikings, 1 hour, 17 minutes, 2 seconds
Bulli, 1 hour, 19 minutes, 13 seconds
Wollongong, 1 hour, 19 minutes, 36 seconds
Broulee 1 hour, 20 minutes, 16 seconds
Long Reef 1 hour, 20 minutes, 42 seconds
Fairy Meadow 1 hour, 21 minutes, 2 seconds
Surf Boat Holland 1 hour, 27 minutes, 43 seconds

Overall Long Reef is sitting in 6th position but we are sure will gain more strength as the event goes on and crews begin to get tired. Keep going guys your smashing it.

Fenn Cup Final Results

Fenn Cup Important Race Announcement

CLUB DRINKS & BBQ TO WELCOME 2010!

FENN CUP Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3^rd January, 2010

Well a new decade is about to begin and Long Reef SLSC is greatful for the support and contributions made by its members during the past 10 years. To welcome the new year 2010 Long Reef SLSC will be putting on a free club BBQ and drinks for all those members that come and assist with the Final Rounds of the Fenn Cup on Saturday 2^nd and Sunday 3^rd January, 2010. 

The drinks and BBQ will be combining with the final presentation of the Fenn Cup commencing around midday.

The club needs a large number of volunteers to assist on Saturday and or Sunday and you all know a cold beer always goes down better when you have done a bit of work with your mates.

We expect a cracking field for the final round of the series with a large contingent of Queenslanders again coming down to compete and over $30,000 worth of cash and prizes being awarded to conclude the series.

 

President's Christmas Message.

Another year has almost come to an end. Much will be said in the years to come about the past decade that has seen both the club and SLSA organisation go through tremendous change.

I thank each of our members both big and small for their massive contributions they have made to our club to ensure our success during these years and in particular 2009. Our Management Board has worked endlessly to ensure the club has been smoothly run and this task is no mean feat. I  thank each of you for your dedication and commitment assisting in club operations. We have some fabulous people in our club and I have been again honored to be our clubs President during this year. I do hope that each of you have sincerely enjoyed your involvement with the club as that is what it is all about having 'Serious fun'.

As usual our club will have to perform a community service over the Christmas and New Years period, to ensure that our beach users can safely enjoy themselves with their family and friends. For those members volunteering I thank you.

Lastly I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a safe and happy festive season and look forward to seeing you all in 2010 for the beginning of what will I am sure be another successful decade for all involved with Long Reef SLSC.

Doug Lucas,

President.

 

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