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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.

So organise your tables now and make sure you dont miss what will be a historic evening in the clubs history.


SLS Memorabilia. Donations sought.

We are also calling for any historic SLS or Long Reef memorabilia that people might have at home and are prepared to loan or donate to the club. We would like to start collecting items for a museum display. Items can include old patrol uniforms, certificates, awards, club medals, photographs, SLS equipment, newspaper clippings, basically anything from the past. Should you have any such items stored away please contact me on president@longreef.com and I will be more than happy to collect them

 

Douglas Lucas

President

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OCEAN SWIM RESCHEDULED SUN 11 APR

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

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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.

POTY FlavouriteLifesavers squareFor 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.

The aim of the Patrol of the Year award is to develop capable patrol tems, create a sense of accomplishment and recognition to patrol members, generate a sense of responsibility and purpose, ensure a healthy lifestyle for patrollers, establish a sense of pride & promote positive social relationships.

2009-10 Patrol of the Year Assessment Sheet

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George Bass Marathon completed

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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:

After two days of racing the Long Reef Boat crew is in a solid position currently 6th overall for the George Bass Rowing Marathon. The crews consisting of 8 rowers and 2 sweeps are competing over 7 days rowing a total of 190km. They will row from Bateman's Bay to Eden finishing on Saturday 9th January, 2010.

Sunday 3rd January, 2009 saw Day 1 of the racing rowing in a strong southerly southerly swell which tested many of the rowers. The crews rowed from Batemans Bay to Moruya a distance of 31km. Swept by Bruce Gaal the guys did really well managing to finish in 3 hours and 10 minutes.

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

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd January, 2010 saw the final of the Fenn Cup Series run by Long Reef SLSC and Oceapaddler 

Racing was again furious and fast with great down wind conditions for the final dates. On behalf of Long Reef SLSC we hope that all competitors enjoyed their experience during the Fenn Series and hope that you will be back again for next season. The final presentation saw over $35,000 in Cash & Prizes given away to competitors which capped an outstanding series I am sure for all involved. I would also like to publicly thank all those members from Long Reef SLSC who contributed to the successful running of the series as there were some very long days but each of you got the job done. I know each of the competitors valued your contributions into facilitating a great DOWN-WIND experience.

The series winners were:

Jez Cotter - Open Male
Tim Jacobs - Open Male (runners up)

Hayley Bateup - Open Female
Kirsty Holmes - Open Female (runners up)

Over 40's - David Kissane
Over 40's Runners Up (Kirt Jarrod)

Over 50's - Grant Hughes

Under 20's Male - Hayden White

Under 20's Female - Sarah Knapman.


For full results go to www.oceanpadder.com

Special thanks to Yanda Nossiter who did such a large amount of the behind the scenes work updating results so quickly on the website. 
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Race 3 - Sunday 3rd January, 2010

FENN CUP (top 20)

RACE # OVERALL POS CAT POS FIRST NAME LAST NAME TIME CAT CRAFT
A12 1 1 Jeremy Cotter 1:19:54 Open Fenn Elite
B36 2 1 Dean Gardiner 1:20:55 Over 40 Fenn Elite
B51 3 2 Martin Kenny 1:21:17 Over 40 Fenn Elite
A41 4 2 Murray Stewart 1:21:26 Open Fenn Elite
A1 5 3 Mark Anderson 1:21:51 Open Fenn Elite
A37 6 4 David Smith 1:22:16 Open Fenn Elite
B48 7 3 Kirk Jarrott 1:22:26 Over 40 Fenn Elite
A36 8 5 Dane Sloss 1:22:57 Open Epic v12
A124 9 6 Bruce Taylor 1:23:10 Open Fenn Elite
B39 10 4 Dave Kissane 1:23:14 Over 40 Epic
A9 11 7 Michael Clues 1:23:17 Open Fenn Elite
S15 12 1 Hayden White 1:23:26 Under 20 Fenn Elite
A38 13 8 Nathan Smith 1:23:32 Open Epic
A71 14 9 Michael Locke 1:23:40 Open Fenn Elite
A26 15 10 Dean Little 1:24:07 Open Epic
A98 16 11 Matt Rees 1:24:21 Open Fenn Elite
A131 17 12 Paul Green 1:24:48 Open Epic V10
A134 18 13 Nathan Day 1:25:18 Open Epic
A88 19 14 Matt Gittoes 1:25:23 Open Fenn Mako 6
A29 20 15 Mark Minchin 1:25:48 Open Fenn Mako Elite


Fenn Cup Important Race Announcement

Due to our commitment to downhill racing and after much deliberation we have decided to change the days.

SATURDAY 2nd Jan, 2010

Saturday is now the teams and doubles race (The Twist).

All start and finishes will be at Long Reef SLSC.

Skoda Challenge will start at 1pm. Rego from 12pm at Long Reef SLSC.

(The under 20s will race in The Twist event at 3pm with their teammates and not in the Skoda.)

The Twist (teams and doubles) will start at 3pm from Long Reef SLSC. It will be an out and back course to Mona Vale Basin for the change-over.

Standups and Paddle boards will start at Mona Vale Basin at 3pm. Completing one way course to Long Reef SLSC. Please register at Long Reef SLSC first.

 SUNDAY 3rd Jan, 2010

10am Start at Fishermans Beach, Collaroy.

Downwind course from Fishermans to Station Beach, Palm Beach.

PRESENTATIONS:

All presentations will be on Sunday from 12.30 at Long Reef SLSC.  

There are loads of Lucky Door Prizes to be won which include:

  • 2 x Fenn Elite Ocean Ski’s

  • Advantage Kayaks Charger Surf Ski

  • 2 x Finn Kayaks Endorphins and 2 paddles

  • Winning Appliance Esky’s

  • Top of the range Lexmark Printers

  • Pro-Kayak Vouchers

  • Fitness First Platinum 3 month membership

  • Garmin 305 from GPSOZ Mona Vale

  • Olukai Shoe Vouchers

  • ipaddle training squad vouchers

  • Manly Surf School surfing lessons

  • SUPLOVE Stand Up paddle board lessons

  • Rhino roof Raks

  • Blue Earth Endura Product Packs

Any questions please call Yanda 0414 45 46 48 or Dean on 0400 389 730 or Doug on 0410 517 076.

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CLUB DRINKS & BBQ TO WELCOME 2010!

FENN CUP Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd 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 2nd and Sunday 3rd 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.

 

SATURDAY 2ND JANUARY, 2009
9am - meet at clubhouse
11.30am - Registration Short course
1pm - Start Short Course.
3pm - Fenn Cup Starts
4.20pm - Fenn Cup Finished
Bulk of helpers are required for the finish (RECORDERS AND SKI CARRIERS, fruit and water) Meet at Longy SATURDAY 3.30PM

SUNDAY 3RD JANUARY, 2009
Double's and Teams Race
7am Meet at the clubhouse
8.30am - Registrations open at Fisherman's Beach
10am - Race Starts - Paddler 1 or Double ski Paddles to Mona Vale Basin. There will be a change to Paddle 2 or Doubles run up the beach and then paddle from Mona Vale to Long Reef Beach for finish.
Finish will be around 11.20-11.30am.

The bulk of helpers are required for the finish (RECORDERS AND SKI CARRIERS, fruit and water) Meet at Longy Sunday around 10.30am.  This has been the clubs major fundraiser for 2009/10 and so we would sincerely appreciate a number of club members to attend and assist. A couple of hours would be great. Should you have any questions give me a call 

Cheers Doug

President's Christmas Message.

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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.

 

Launch Longy Boaties

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20 December Longy Boaties are launching the start of their journey to raise money for the club. Read More...




Members of Long Reef SLSC will be participating in the 2010 George Bass Marathon. Widely regarded as the longest and toughest surf boat race in the world, eight of Longy's own surf lifesaving boaties and two sweeps with their support crew will compete in the 190km offshore surfboat marathon between 3-9 January 2010.

The crew; consisting of Andrew Dummett, Chris Hipsley, Matt Russell-Jones, Stuart Garret, Angus Vowell, Adam L'Green, Kurt Uebergang and Graeme Burns, with their coaches/sweeps Bruce Gaal, Rob Pearson, Will Hardcastle, Alice Clarke, Dave Sams and Ross Jenkins, have been in solid training over the past 3 months ahead of the big event. Apart from physical demands where some legs reach up to 38kms of rowing a day, the crew have been mastering mid-cean transitions and rowing in all type of surf conditions in preparation.

Longy's evergreen Vets crew were amongst the few crews to compete in the first George Bass Marathon 35 years ago in 1975 and the current crop of surf boat rowers are looking forward to emulating thier achievements and representing the club once again in this historical event.

The boat crews, and fellow supporters will be holding a fundraiser to launch the start of their journey with an event on Sunday 20 December from 11am and running to 4pm at Longy Clubhouse. There will be all round festivities with activities, food and drink for all to enjoy. The support is welcome and help show your support for the crew competing in the 2010 George Bass Marathon.

To find out more information visit www.georgebassmarathon.com.au or follow the crew on their Facebook page here