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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 60th Birthday Celebration, and we were not disappointed!
200 guests arrived to celebrate the event held in the Gallery room of the DYRSL which had the dress theme of 60’s fashion,and this lead to a wide interpretation of just what that meant. The evening got off to a formal start with Dave MacIntosh leading in the colour party of Life Members, who were acknowledged individually by the MC on the night Scott McLachlan. This was followed by a minute’s silence for the passing of former members, then a welcoming speech from our president Doug Lucas.
A special presentation was made to Nathan Gibson (club member and IRB boat captain) by the NSW Ambulance service for a CPR he carried out while at work and this was duly acknowledged by all the guests. We then had an on-stage discussion lead by Giff Brown, John Freedman and Tim Bagot who reflected on the 60 years of Long Reef Surf Club’s existence, and called on several Old Boys to join in the talk, including Brian Saint (one of our founding members from 1950.) This was a wonderful opportunity for all to listen to how the club’s formation and culture was established through the efforts of many dedicated individuals.
Following this another very important act of thanks and respect was carried out by honouring 15 people voted by the club committee to be influential figures through the six decades the club has been in existence. This ranged from Giff Brown in the 50’s to Stella Watson of the current decade, and some very dedicated people, in between them. Each nominee was awarded a specially engraved pen to mark the occasion.
Our guest speaker for the evening was our Club Patron, The Honourable Bronwyn Bishop MP, who gave a wonderful speech to the gathering on the importance of club life with particular mention to our younger members, as to the value of belonging to an extended family such as Long Reef. She extolled the virtues and importance of Surf Life Saving and the role it plays in our community, and encouraged us all to continue on with its work. She wished us well in our
ongoing challenge to resolve our new club building with Warringah Council and offered encouragement to see it through.
After all that, it was time for some food, and entertainment by our invited band BackBeat, who performed some memorable songs from the 60’s, in line with the theme of the evening. We also watched two DVDs made especially for the event, one by Mal McCormick on “The Vets” boat crew journey through the 2010 season from the State Championship and eventually winning the National title in Kurrawa, in enormous swells, leading to lots of photo shots of spills and thrills. The second DVD was created by Bernadette McAlinden which reflected on the Club’s history and the fun times enjoyed during that time. It contained many images previously unknown to the majority of the guests, and was a thrill to sit and enjoy such rich and colourful images.
Now the evening was well and truly underway, and the time-honoured tradition of Club awards was performed. Scott, Club President Doug Lucas, Club Captain Shane Stewart, and Dave MacIntosh performed the honours. The results of those awards are published separately within this annual report, but a heartfelt thanks was expressed to all nominees and eventual winners. It was also at this stage that acknowledgement of the efforts made by Richard Van Weeren and Seamus Redmond to organise the evening was recognised.
Then came a very special part of the programme when Doug Lucas presented what was billed as “The Club Future” through a powerpoint presentation entitled “Our Journey to Redevelop”. He warned that there are still many hurdles to overcome before we potentially do any form of redevelopment but with a renewed effort by our old boys as well as current members it was all possible.
Doug received a well-earned rousing reception from the room and excitement filled the air with the possibilities before us. This was the perfect time then to bring in our Birthday cakes and have the cutting of the cakes performed by Brian Saint and Georgia Hardcastle, representing the past and the future of Long Reef.
All that was left to do was to have the band return to stage and for the guests to relax and dance the rest of the night away which they did with great aplomb and variety of dance skills. It truly was a magnificent occasion and a night to remember with many already talking about the 70th celebration! Bring it on!
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 of 10 now or just come along and we will add you to another table. Make sure you dont miss what will be a historic evening in the clubs history. With over 200 RSVP's thus far this is going to be BIG. Payments can also be made via the SLS payment gateway at $60 per head. https://pnpnet.qvalent.com/OnlinePaymentServlet?cd_community=SLSA&cd_currency=AUD
SLS Memorabilia. Donations sought. - Bring them along on the night.
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
Perfect conditions for 'Tour of Buoys' 334 register, results & photo gallery.
286 Pre-registered for 'Tour of Buoys' Ocean Swim & conditions look perfect!
Categories, Waves, times and swim cap colour
U19 WAVE 1 10.00am WHITE CAP
Open WAVE 1 10.00am BLUE CAP
35-39 WAVE 1 10.00am BLUE CAP
50 plus WAVE 2 10.10am BLACK CAP
40-49 WAVE 3 10.15am RED CAP
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!
Low-life vandals rob and wreck Long Reef lifesavers
11 MAR 10 @ 04:23PM BY PETER BODKIN http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/low-life-vandals-rob-and-wreck-long-reef-lifesavers/
Doug Lucas and Jim Selosse inspect the damaged outboard motor. Picture: BRADEN FASTIER
THOUGHTLESS vandals broke into Long Reef SLSC on Wednesday night and destroyed vital equipment, leaving a $15,000 damage bill and putting the community’s safety at risk.
Club president Doug Lucas said lifesavers returned to the club on Thursday morning to find thieves had broken into the building, removing an inflatable rescue boat and trailer, which were eventually abandoned in the surf.
“They’ve taken the IRB out into the ocean and ridden that around in the dark,” Mr Lucas said yesterday.
“This morning, the IRB was bobbing up and down in the ocean and we managed to get that back, but the engine had been out in the water for hours and it’s totally ruined.”
Mr Lucas said one wheel of the trailer was still visible when police arrived in the early morning, however they had no way of recovering the trailer before it disappeared completely.
He said the thieves had also ransacked the inside of the clubhouse, trying unsuccessfully to steal a quad bike, with the total damage bill for the break-in likely to be over $15,000.
Until the trailer and motor were replaced, Mr Lucas added, the volunteer lifesavers would find it difficult to properly protect beach goers.
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.
2009-10 Patrol of the Year Assessment Sheet
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
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
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:
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2 x Fenn Elite Ocean Ski’s
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Advantage Kayaks Charger Surf Ski
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2 x Finn Kayaks Endorphins and 2 paddles
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Winning Appliance Esky’s
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Top of the range Lexmark Printers
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Pro-Kayak Vouchers
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Fitness First Platinum 3 month membership
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Garmin 305 from GPSOZ Mona Vale
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Olukai Shoe Vouchers
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ipaddle training squad vouchers
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Manly Surf School surfing lessons
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SUPLOVE Stand Up paddle board lessons
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Rhino roof Raks
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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.
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.
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
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.
Launch Longy Boaties
20 December Longy Boaties are launching the start of their journey to raise money for the club. Read More...
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.