Red Beach
was represented by 14 Masters athletes at the recent NZ Surf Life Saving Championships and came away with an appreciable number of medals. Canoe racing was the favoured event for the club's athletes and three crews took on the Midway surf.
On the points table, Red Beach finished in 9th equal place.

Overall Masters Points:
Omanu (146) 1, Whakatane (55) 2, Lyall Bay (42) 3, Midway (37) 4, Waimairi (34) 5, Wainui (33) 6, Papamoa (32) 7, New Brighton (27) 8, Red Beach (26) 9=, Ocean Beach Kiwi (26) 9=, Mt Maunganui (26) 9=, Waikanae (26) 9=, Waimarama (25) 13, Warrington (16) 14=, Pukehina (16) 14=, Titahi Bay (11) 16=, Orewa (11) 16=, Opotiki (9) 18, St Clair (7) 19, Nelson SLSC (6) 20.

Gold medallists in the Beach Relay, 180+ years division. From left: Anita Savage, Amanda Wignell, Jes Moratti, Rachael Duff.

The Red Beach Rascals crew all at sea.


Article & photos by Ross Malyon.