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Archives 2011Adelaide to host Rescue 2012 event31st December 2011Lifesaving World Championships in South Australia
Surf League coach31st December 2011
Red Beach’s Adam Jackson has been appointed coach of the SLSNR open team to contest the Lion Foundation Surf League, making a return to the position he filled in 2009 and 2010. Sunday breakfasts31st December 2011
Fancy a Big Kahuna or a Reef Runner? They're just two items on the mouth-watering Sunday breakfast menu at the Red Beach Surf Club. To check out the Sunday breakfast menu, click here.56th Owen Chapman Cup surf carnival31st December 2011Big turnout of competitors expected at annual event
The 56th Owen Chapman Cup surf carnival, the country's longest running club day for surf athletes, will take place at Red Beach on Saturday 7th January. Between 350 and 400 competitors are expected to participate. Read more ... Top surf athletes to compete at Owen Chapman Cup event31st December 2011(Pic) The open men's board race at last year's Owen Chapman Cup surf carnival.
Red Beach Surf Club will play host to many of New Zealand’s top surf athletes when it stages the 56th Owen Chapman Cup surf carnival Saturday 7th January. Handicap surf race31st December 2011Clubbies go crackers for Christmas swim
The pre-Christmas handicap surf race was given a quirky twist when novelty events were thrown in for good measure. Surf sequence shots31st December 2011The following sequence of shots was snapped at the JuniorSurf carnival held at Red Beach on 11 December. The event was the final of the C13 girls beach sprint; the judges were last seen scratching their heads over the placegetters. Surf Shorts31st December 2011
“Find A Beach” is a new initiative between SLSNZ and State to develop the most comprehensive ‘beach information’ site in NZ. It aims to provide detailed information about our beaches and the activities to enjoy. The first version of the website has gone live; the rest of the website is being readied for a full launch in February. To check out the site, click here … Red Beach boaties off to Whangamata31st December 2011Bay of Plenty venue for NZ Surf Boat Series # 2
The New Year will see four Red Beach surf boat crews heading for Whangamata to compete in the Surf Boat Spectacular on Monday 2nd January. Footnote: The meeting for boat sweeps is at 10.00 am. Racing starts at 11.00 am.Upgrade for squash courts21st December 2011
The replastering of the club’s two squash courts is now finished. As of mid-December and following the curing process, both courts are back in use. New court doors have been installed and painted. In the media ...21st December 2011The following media stories appear in the press or on the SLSNZ website.
The New Zealand public proved just how much it values the essential service surf lifeguards provide on our beaches when they donated to Surf Life Saving’s national appeal day, raising $380,000 … read more. Clubbies at Whanga19th December 2011Whangamata was the venue for the northern and eastern regional surf carnival, the third full-day surf sports event of the summer. After a run of inclement weather, clubbies were treated to sunny skies and a one metre surf. We were there to catch the action on camera. Iron Man win to AJ19th December 2011Sonic Race Series Iron Man win to AJ Maney
SonicRed Beach’s Alistair ‘AJ’ Maney ran out the winner of the open Iron Man event during the northern and eastern regional surf carnival at Whangamata last weekend. He finished ahead of a field of top-rated surf athletes in the first round of the Sonic Race Series which will run through the summer. To read the NZ Herald article on AJ’s win, click here. To read more on the Sonic Race Series, click here. Canoe training day attracts 31 crews12th December 2011
The inaugural canoe training day at Red Beach on Saturday 3rd December attracted a total of 31 surf canoe crews from seven Northern Region clubs. Up from the Bay of Plenty was the Hot Water Beach surf club which fronted with two female crews. Selectors to target surf carnival at Whangamata12th December 2011Top athletes from Northern & Eastern Region clubs to compete at Whangamata in Sonic Race Series
The SeniorSurf carnival at Whangamata on Saturday 17 December will bring together competitors from surf lifesaving's Northern and Eastern regions. Footnote: The team managers’ meeting is at 9.00 am. The first event (sprint arena) starts at 9.30 am. The surf boat and canoe arena starts at 10.30 am, or after the beach sprints are finished.Canoe training day attracts 31 crews to Red Beach11th December 2011
The inaugural canoe training day at Red Beach on Saturday 3rd December attracted a total of 31 surf canoe crews from seven Northern Region clubs. Up from the Bay of Plenty was the Hot Water Beach surf club which fronted with two female crews.
Results: Surf skills tested at Mangawhai Heads6th December 2011Red Beach competitors made the most of a 1.5 metre surf at Mangawhai Heads to run out the overall points winners at the second inter-club surf carnival of the summer. The full-day event was deemed to be a test of fitness and surf skills in preparation for the next carnival at Whangamata on 17 December. Coming soon ... our photo essay on the event. Overall Points: Red Beach (179) 1, Orewa (109) 2, Mairangi Bay (69) 3, Muriwai (40) 4.For the full set of results from Mangawhai, click here. Regional lifeguards appointed6th December 2011Seven Red Beach club members have been appointed as Regional Lifeguards for the summer. They are Louise Aitken, Daniel Cairns, Joshua Davison, Jack Gurr, Georgia Lloyd, AJ Maney and Matt Thetford. The majority of the lifeguards will commence patrol duties on Monday 19th December. National Jandal Day5th December 2011Surf lifeguards were out in force on Friday 2nd December wearing their lifeguard uniforms – and Jandals – to collect for surf lifesaving’s annual street appeal for funds. We caught up with several Red Beach collectors. (Pic) Zita Talaic, centre, and Kelly Andrew accept a donation at their collection point in Takapuna’s Hurstmere Road.(Pic) Collecting outside the Countdown Supermarket in Barry’s Point Rd, Takapuna, from left: Matt Dillon, Nick Teesdale and Wade Heather.Upgrade for courts5th December 2011Re-plastering under way for both squash courts
Maintenance is under way on Red Beach’s two squash courts, both of which have been awaiting some much-needed repair work. The courts are being completely re-plastered and the maintenance work will include the replacement of the doors and the ventilation grilles. Patrolling at Pakiri5th December 2011Surf patrols at Pakiri about to start up again
Red Beach lifeguards will be back at the popular northern beach of Pakiri to continue their volunteer surf patrols from Saturday 17 December. JuniorSurf carnival5th December 2011More than 600 competitors expected at Red Beach this Sunday for a full day of competitionRed Beach Surf Club will host the first full-day JuniorSurf Inter-Club competition of the summer on Sunday 11th December. The event is for competitors aged 7-13 years who will compete in surf races, board races, board relays, beach flags, beach sprints and the tube rescue and board rescue events. Five competition arenas will be in operation and between 600 and 700 competitors are expected to take part. Sunday's carnival will be the fifth of seven competition events to be hosted by the Red Beach club this summer. Footnote: The team managers' meeting is at 8.00 am, the first event is at 9.00 am and the estimated finish time for the carnival is 4.00 pm.U16 training camp28th November 2011Focus was on team building at Tawharanui camp(Pic) Set on a remote peninsula, Tawharanui Regional Park boasts some of the Auckland region’s most beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays and native coastal forest.
Team building was the focus of Red Beach Surf Club’s U16 Training Camp at Tawharanui Regional Park in mid-October. Surf carnival action at Mangawhai Heads28th November 2011Surf athletes to head north again for competition
Mangawhai Heads is the venue for the second full-day carnival on the surf sports programme for 2011-12. Canoe training day28th November 2011Surf canoe racing growing in popularity
Red Beach’s surf canoe paddlers are hosting an inter-club canoe racing event at Red Beach on Saturday 3rd December. Handicap surf race results from 2 races24th November 2011Next handicap surf race this Friday 25th, 6.00 pmThe cumulative points from the first two handicap surf races of the new summer series are:Open Men: Vaughan Skiffington (9), Sam Young (7), AJ Maney (6), Dylan French (6), Jared Pouwhare (5), Joshua Cholmondeley-Smith (1). Open Women: Serena Ball (6), Caitlin Ryan (5). U19 Men: Jordan Curd (6), Karl McMurtrie (6), Toby Hurley (5), Reid Blackall (4), Joshua Davison (3), Daniel Cairns (2). U19 Women: Georgia Lloyd (6) 1, Nivana Johnson (5) 2. U16 Men: Pierre Gjaltema (6), Nick Wilson (6), Jake Hurley (5), Matt Thetford (5), Josh Mittendorff (4), Jack Lloyd (4), Jacob S (3), Luke Crouch (3), Adam Jenkinson (2), Thomas Burton (1), Ben Jenkinson (1), Campbell Busby (1). U16 Women: Kelsi Boocock (11), Rebecca Pearce (9), Maddy Readman (6), Elle Blunden (3). Masters Men: Dermot Smith (12), Steve Moors (9), Owen Wilson (8), Peter Kramer (4), Nick Saull (4), Brian Maney (3), Paul Cleminson (2), Norman Blunden (2), Kevin Cornish (2), Dave Jenkinson (1), Alistair Presland (1), Brett McMurtrie (1). Masters Women: Marie Stutz (12), Kathy Kramer (8), Wendy Taylor (5), Helen McMurtrie (4).Team Points after 2 Races: Harker Patrol (41), Reece Patrol (41), Jackson Patrol (37), Pritchard Patrol (35), Piper Patrol (27), Fitzsimmons Patrol (21), Richards Patrol (14).Red Beach on top at first surf carnival21st November 2011
Red Beach finished with an overall points win at Waipu Cove during the first surf sports carnival of the summer. Overall Points: Red Beach (140) 1, Orewa (104) 2, Piha (82) 3, Mairangi Bay (68) 4, Muriwai (50) 5, United Nth Piha (17) 6, Waipu Cove (9) 7, Bethells Beach (6) 8, Karekare (5) 9.Full the full set of results ... click here. National Jandal Day21st November 2011Collectors needed by Red Beach Surf Club for National Jandal Day, Friday 2nd December
National Jandal Day is the day on which New Zealanders are urged to wear their Jandals to help raise funds for the country’s lifeguards. And it provides the Red Beach Surf Club with a golden opportunity to raise vital funds for the training of lifeguards, the purchase and maintenance of equipment and the everyday running costs of the lifesaving operation. Surf lifesaving street collectors are needed at major transport hubs, central city locations, supermarkets and shopping malls. JuniorSurf Twilight21st November 2011Club to host JuniorSurf twilight event this FridayRed Beach is the venue for the first JuniorSurf twilight competition of the season on Friday 25th November. The event is for C group athletes - the 12 & 13 year olds - who will compete in surf races, board races, beach sprints, beach flags and the Diamond Person event. Athletes wishing to be considered for selection for the Northern U14 NPC team to compete at Mt Maunganui on 9th/10th February 2012 are urged to attend this carnival. The team managers' meeting is at 5.15 pm with the first event at 5.30 pm. Pub to Club results14th November 2011Puhoi to Red Beach Surf Boat Challenge, Saturday 12th November(Pic) Red Beach's two women's crews, the Sirens (foreground) and the Rowbots, await the starter's call for the 16km row down the Puhoi River to Red Beach.Open Men: Piha A (1:23.22) 1, Red Beach Cab Savs (1:26.02) 2, Muriwai (1:27.10) 3, Piha Boomers (1:27.42) 4, Orewa (1:31.19) 5. U23 Men: Piha Pirates (1:27.36) 1, Piha Pistols (1:30.35) 2. U19 Men: Waihi (1:38.39) 1, Piha Chargers (1:41.39) 2. Open Women: Mairangi Magic (1:30.09) 1, Red Beach Sirens (1:36.11) 2, Piha Pussycats (1:40.23) 3, Red Beach Rowbots (1:50.13) 4. U21 Women: Piha Coladas (1:38.52) 1, Muriwai Ladies (1.51.00) 2. Waipu Cove carnival14th November 2011First surf carnival of the summer at Northland venue
Waipu Cove is the venue for the first SeniorSurf carnival on the surf sports programme for 2011-12. The event on Saturday 19 November will give surf athletes the opportunity to test their skill and fitness levels at this early stage of the summer. Sonic Race Series has a summer launch7th November 2011
The countries top surf athletes can look forward to the launch of the Sonic Race Series this summer. JuniorSurf boards7th November 2011
Red Beach’s JuniorSurf members and their families have taken advantage of a shared board purchase scheme which has given the 10-13 year olds of the B & C divisions the opportunity to have their own boards for training and competition. King of Rangitoto7th November 2011The annual King of Rangitoto event took place on Saturday 8th October with a large turnout of contestants. We were there to capture the action for the following photo essay. For the full set of results, click here. Become a sponsor!7th November 2011Join up as a Business House Sponsor for the season for just $150 ... get the chance to have your company name & logo signwritten on a ski or board
Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club invites you to join up as a Business House Sponsor for 2011/2012.
In addition, all Business House Sponsors will go into a draw to win their business name & logo on one of 5 new competition surf skis or boards. The draw will be held at our Sponsors' Day on Sunday 20th November 2011, which will be held at the Red Beach clubrooms with a BBQ, complimentary drinks and entertainment. Read more … Awards night looms for Harbour Sport7th November 2011Red Beach a finalist for the Club of the Year Award
Red Beach Surf Club has been named as a finalist for the Club of the Year title at next month’s Harbour Sport Excellence Awards. Footnote: Club members will be advised by email on the purchase of tickets to the Harbour Sport function.Surf Lifeguard Awards7th November 2011Red Beach Surf Club’s lifeguard ranks swelled further in October when 23 members obtained the Surf Lifeguard Award. Ten will move into the club’s under-16 division and 13 will take part in Masters activities. The most recent qualifications take the tally to 44 Surf Lifeguard awards gained since last May. Surf Instructor Awards were achieved by Kasey Cairns and Beth Seedhouse. The successful Surf Lifeguard Award candidates were: Jayden Bennett, Kelsi Boocock, John Brooke, Thomas Burton, Campbell Busby, Steph Busby, Greer Donovan, Wade Downey, Carol Gjaltema, James Hanson, Anna Harkin, Brett McMurtrie, Eddie Marukore, Lea Mueller, Nic Myers, Sean O’Kane, Emma Ryder, Nick Saull, Dermot Smith, Marie Stutz, Dylan Turner, Sharon Turner, Zac Van Der Water.Pub to Club event for surf boat crews7th November 2011Surf boat crews to row the Puhoi River to Red Beach
Around 20 surf boat crews are expected to take part in the annual Pub to Club Surf Boat Challenge on Saturday 12th November. Surf patrol season about to start again16th October 2011Lifeguards geared for patrols at Red Beach & Pakiri
Lifeguard patrols commence on Saturday 22nd October, the first day of the country’s Labour Day weekend. Patrol hours for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are: Lifesavers worth $2b to Aussie economy13th October 2011NZ Herald article on the value of lifeguards
We all know lifeguards play a vital role making our beaches safer, but now a new report has measured their exact value in cold, hard cash. Milestone for Pat11th October 201150 Years Badge presented to Pat OlsenRed Beach Surf Club stalwart Patricia Olsen has been presented with Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s 50 Years Badge, given to long-service members of the movement who have notched up 50 years of surf lifesaving activities. The badge was presented to Pat during the SLSNR Pool Championships held in September. In July, she became the first female to be awarded a Life Membership of the Red Beach Surf Club ... read more. Chris in NZ ‘A’ team11th October 2011New Zealand representative status for Chris Moors
Red Beach lifeguard Chris Moors, right, has become the newest club member to be named as a New Zealand representative in surf lifesaving. He has been selected for the New Zealand ‘A’ team to compete in Australia next month. SLSNZ Service Award11th October 2011New Zealand Service Award for Brian Maney(Photo) Red Beach club member Brian Maney, right, after receiving his SLSNZ Service Award from SLSNZ Life Member Graeme Matheson. The award was presented at the AGM held in Hamilton in September. Long Distance event11th October 2011The 2011/12 surf sports season got under way on 1st October with the Long Distance carnival at Red Beach. Competitors braved chilly conditions and blustery weather, having to contend with a choppy surf whipped up by an onshore wind. We bring you the first of two photo essays on the morning's events. For the results, click here. Pool championships11th October 2011The club’s SeniorSurf and JuniorSurf members competed at the SLSNR Pool Championships held at Henderson’s West Wave Pool in September. We bring you our photo essay on the event. For the full set of results, click here. Enrolment numbers up for JuniorSurf11th October 2011
Red Beach’s JuniorSurf administrators are buoyed by the large number of youngsters who have enrolled with the club for the coming summer. U16 training camp11th October 2011
Team building will be the focus of Red Beach Surf Club’s U16 Training Camp at Tawharanui Regional Park during the weekend of October 15 & 16. King of Rangitoto event this Saturday4th October 2011InterClub Challenge introduced to the event
The King of Rangitoto event makes a return this Saturday, 8th October. The event is open to surf ski paddlers as well as surf boat and surf canoe crews. Close result from pool championships4th October 2011
Just one point separated Red Beach from Piha who ran out the overall winners at the recent SLSNR Pool Championships. Results (Nthn Region clubs only): Piha (307) 1, Red Beach (306) 2, Mairangi Bay (207) 3, Muriwai (105) 4, Orewa (83) 5, United North Piha (25) 6, Mangawhai Heads (12) 7, Raglan (8) 8, Bethells Beach (5) 9. For event results, click here. Coming soon … our photo essay on the pool champs.Registration days for JuniorSurf members25th September 2011Red Beach Surf Club gearing up for the summerThe Red Beach Surf Club is taking registrations for its JuniorSurf division at the surf clubrooms, Ngapara Street, Red Beach on the following days:
Dates: Sunday 2nd October, Sunday 9th October, Sunday 16th October
Parents are invited to bring their children along to either of these registration days to enrol them. Boys and girls aged from 5 - 13 years are eligible to join as JuniorSurf members. SLSNR Long Distance event at Red Beach25th September 2011Competition gets under way on Saturday 1st OctoberThe Long Distance carnival at Red Beach on Saturday 1st October will kick-start the 2011-12 surf sports season. The morning’s competition will include a 2km beach run which will be followed by a 1.5km swim. Paddlers will get to test their fitness by choosing either a 5km board paddle or a 10km ski paddle. Surf boat rowers and canoe paddlers will also compete over the 10km course. Competitor registrations are at 9.30 am and the first event, the 2km run, gets under way at 10.00 am. Non-qualified members are allowed to compete but must wear an orange SLSNR cap. Black and Blue Night21st September 2011Show your true colours at the Surf Club this Saturday!
It’s Black & Blue Night at the Red Beach Surf Club this coming Saturday. The All Blacks are playing France so dress up, Kiwi or French, in black or blue! SeniorSurf events for 2011-12 season13th September 2011
The full programme of SeniorSurf events for the 2011-12 season is now available … click here. Sand speedsters …13th September 2011The beach events of sprints, relays and beach flags feature prominently in surf lifesaving competition. Lifeguards who specialise in these events, preferring to sidestep the water and craft events, are affectionately known as ‘land crabs’. On the other hand, some surf athletes are able to show a clean pair of heels across the sand. We bring you our photo essay on the club’s ‘sand speedsters’. SLSNR Pool Champs13th September 2011
The SLSNR Pool Championships take place at Henderson’s West Wave Aquatic Centre on Saturday 24th September. Tana Umaga drops in13th September 2011DHL Volunteer Day at the Red Beach Surf Club
Former All Black captain Tana Umaga, right, was at the Red Beach Surf Club for the recent DHL Volunteer Day. DHL staff members were present to help spruce up the clubrooms ahead of the opening of the new patrol season. Surf officials needed28th August 2011
Red Beach Surf Club is looking to its members to volunteer their services as surf carnival officials. 90 Mile Classic IRB Challenge coming up28th August 2011Four Red Beach crews likely to take part
The 90 Mile Classic IRB Challenge is coming up again on Saturday 10th September. The event, hosted by Far North Rescue in conjunction with SLSNR, is raced from Scott’s Point at the north end of 90 Mile Beach to Ahipara in Northland. JuniorSurf quiz night hits the high notes28th August 2011Record amount raised at quiz and auction night
Music was the theme for the JuniorSurf division’s recent quiz and auction night which raised more than $9,000 for training equipment. Regional Lifeguards18th August 2011
Applications for Regional Lifeguards are now open. If you would like to apply to be a Regional Lifeguard for the 2011-12 season, click here. Applications close on Friday 30th September. The testing dates for Northern Region lifeguards are 5th & 12th October, followed by beach testing on 22nd October. Passing of a boatie18th August 2011
Red Beach Surf Club members are mourning the death of surf boat rower and club lifeguard Jonathan East, right, who passed away on 15 August after a brief illness. NZ Surf Boat Series dates for 2011-1212th August 2011First of four rounds starting in December
Surf Life Saving NZ has announced the dates and venues for the 2011-12 NZ Surf Boat Series. Newest Life Member12th August 2011Patricia Olsen the first female Life Member
Red Beach club stalwart Patricia Olsen has become the first female to be awarded a Life Membership of the Red Beach Surf Club. Awards made at AGM12th August 2011Eleven club members recognised for their services
A total of 11 Red Beach Surf Club members received recognition for their services to surf lifesaving and the club when awards were handed out at the recent Annual General Meeting of the club. Photos: Peter Olsen, left, and Graeme Porter received Distinguished Service Awards. The third awardee, Colleen Murphy, was unable to be present at the AGM.Service Awards were presented to Patsy Horne, Chris Gurr and Serena Ball.Kevin Cornish received a Recognition Award. The three other awardees, all unable to attend the AGM, were Mark Scheib, Tavita Tuilaepa and Roy Herbert.Collaroy Centenary12th August 2011Sister club to celebrate 100 years of surf lifesaving
Red Beach’s sister club Collaroy in Australia celebrates its centenary in October. The celebrations will take place over the weekend of 28,29,30 October with Red Beach Surf Club members in attendance. Club to host 6 events this summer12th August 2011Red Beach Surf Club is to host six competition events this summer. The first event out of the blocks will be the SLSNR Long Distance Carnival at Red Beach on Saturday 1st October. The dates and the events are:
Sat 1st October Long Distance Carnival In addition, the club will also host the 23rd annual Open Water Swim at Red Beach on Sunday 4th March 2012. Surfernatural …12th August 2011The 2010-11 season was a highly successful one for the Red Beach club and its surf athletes, resulting in two major awards … the Senior Competition Club of the Year and the Junior Competition Club of the Year. As the season unfolded, club members were able to hone their skills and develop their competitive strengths as they headed towards the NZ Championships. We bring you the first of our Surfernatural photo essays. Musical Quiz Night12th August 2011JuniorSurf ‘on song’ for quiz & auction fundraiser
Music is the theme for the JuniorSurf division’s big Quiz Night on Saturday 20th August. Pat Olsen now a Life Member7th July 2011Patricia Olsen the first female Life Member of Red Beach SLSC
Red Beach club stalwart Patricia Olsen has become the first female to be awarded a Life Membership of the Red Beach Surf Club. The award was presented at the club’s Annual General Meeting held on July 31st. Red Beach wins Club of the Year award20th June 2011Red Beach scoops up nine awards at the Awards of Excellence night including …
(Pic) Red Beach club president Mike Taylor, left, with SLSNZ president Bob Harvey following the presentation of the Club of the Year award.
Red Beach Surf Club carried off nine awards from Surf Life Saving Northern Region’s Awards of Excellence night. They included the prestigious Club of the Year award, the Senior Competition Club of the Year as well as the Junior Competition Club of the Year. (Pic) Close to 400 guests attended Surf Life Saving Northern Region’s Awards of Excellence night held at the Eden Park function centre.Club snares all four Sportsman awards20th June 2011
Red Beach competitors took out all four sportsman awards at the Awards of Excellence function. (Pic) Chris Moors was named as the DHL Sportsman of the Year. He won the coveted Ironman title at the NZ Championships at Mt Maunganui, having already picked up the NRC’s Ironman title. In November 2010 he achieved a personal objective of a top-10 finish in the gruelling Coolangatta Gold event, the best-ever result by a Kiwi competitor.(Pic) Dylan French took out the U19 Sportsman of the Year award. He was the stand-out performer at the Auckland Championships at Ruakaka, winning 13 gold medals. At the NZ Championships he came away with three gold, three silver and one bronze medal.(Pic) Joshua Pickering-Ross following his success in winning the U16 men’s beach sprint at the NZ Championships. He collected the U16 Sportsman of the Year award.(Pic) Izaak Scheib was the winner of the U14 Sportsman of the Year award. Mitchell Grant and Jake Hurley, both Red Beach club members,were the other two finalists in the U14 category.Vaughan top coach20th June 2011Red Beach coach Vaughan Skiffington has taken out the DHL Surf Coach of the Year award. The presentation was made at the Awards of Excellence function at Eden Park. He first won the award in 2006 after Red Beach won the Allan Gardner Trophy for top New Zealand club in the same year. Vaughan is now a national finalist for the NZ Coach of the Year award to be presented in September. Powercraft award20th June 2011Dean Pouwhare was presented with the award for Outstanding Contribution to Power Craft at the Awards of Excellence function. During the course of the 2010-11 season he saw to the accomplishment of 15 IRB Driver awards, four IRB Instructor awards and an IRB Examiner award. He regularly maintains the club’s four IRB’s and shares his vast amount of mechanical know-how with Red Beach’s IRB crews. Ocean Athletes20th June 2011In February this year, Red Beach’s JuniorSurf division fulfilled an ambition to win Ocean Athletes . It did so by dead-heating with the Papamoa Surf Club at the Oceans ’11 event at Mt Maunganui. For the club’s 10-14 year old competitors the win was the pinnacle of a highly successful season. We bring you this photo essay of the club’s JuniorSurf members in action. Countdown to the Excellence Awards9th June 2011Red Beach Surf Club finalists have been notifiedThe countdown has begun for the SLSNR Awards of Excellence Night on Saturday 18th June. Up to 400 guests will be attending the evening at the Eden Park Function Centre. The night will honour members in all areas of the organisation from administration to sporting excellence. Red Beach members feature amongst the finalists that have been announced. Tickets to the function are $60 each, inclusive of a 3-course dinner. Details on ticket purchasing have been emailed to club members. If you require tickets, click here. Get set for a great night! JuniorSurf AGM9th June 2011
The Annual General Meeting for the club’s JuniorSurf division will be held this coming Sunday 12th June, 4.00 pm at the Red Beach Surf Clubrooms, Ngapara Street, Red Beach. In the media ...6th June 2011The following media stories appear in the press or on the SLSNZ website. To read more, click on the link to get to the story.
Lifeguard awards29th May 2011Red Beach Surf Club’s lifeguard ranks swelled further this month when 21 members obtained the Surf Lifeguard Award. The majority will move into the club’s under-16 division next summer. The most recent qualifications take the tally for the 2010-11 season to 45 Surf Lifeguard awards gained. The successful candidates were: Andrey Bobnev, Jaime Busby, Isobel Butler, Lachlan Chambers, Jessica Cornish, Georgia Cox, Luke Crouch, Brandon Douglas, Jordan Downey, Mitchell Grant, Britney Haddad, Olivia Hamlin, Jake Hurley, Toby Hurley, Pia Huston, Adam Jenkinson, Ben Jenkinson, Jack Lloyd, Karl McMurtrie, Josh Mittendorff, Nieve Richards.Rescues for summer19th May 2011
Red Beach lifeguards carried out 20 rescues during the 2010-11 summer. At Red Beach, where the patrolling season ran from 23 October – 3 April, there were four rescues. Patrolling Hours: Red Beach 2,550 hours; Pakiri 582 hours (excluding paid lifeguards).Rescues: Red Beach 4, Pakiri 16 First Aids: Red Beach 43, Pakiri 16Jungle Fever night19th May 2011There was an invasion of exotic animals at Red Beach Surf Club’s recent prize giving night. With ‘Jungle Fever’ as the theme there were plenty of members who went bananas to show off their wild side. The night had a safari like feel about it, the get-ups were exotic and one could have been led to believe that Tarzan would swing in with Jane. We were able to catch the fever theme on camera. Gisborne the venue for 2012 NZ Champs19th May 2011Nationals venues announced for next three yearsGisborne will host the State National Surf Life Saving Championships in 2012 at Midway Beach. The dates have been set for 15th-18th March. Gisborne last hosted the premier event in 2009. Surf Life Saving NZ has announced the Nationals venues through to 2014. They are:
2012 Gisborne 2013 Mt Maunganui 2014 Whakatane SLSNR Awards Night19th May 2011
It’s coming up … Surf Life Saving Northern Region’s Awards of Excellence Night. This is a major event on the surf lifesaving calendar and an evening all club members can look forward to. We suggest you enter these details in your diary or on your calendar … Award Winners : 2010-1115th May 2011The following awards were presented at the club’s Prizegiving Night on Saturday 14th May 2011.
Kavanagh Cup U19/U16 Sportsmanship & Club Spirit Louise Aitken/ Catch Jungle Fever!16th April 2011The call is out for all Red Beach party animalsJungle Fever is the theme for Red Beach Surf Club's end-of-season Prize Giving Night on Saturday 14th May. Club members have the chance to let their imaginations run riot in deciding on their kit for the occasion. The night will also be a celebration of the club’s many successes through the 2010-11 season. Details on ticket purchases have been advised by email. Club receives new IRB by popular vote12th April 2011Red Beach Surf Club a clear winner with more than 13,000 votes in New Zealand-wide promotion
Red Beach Surf Club has been presented with a new IRB and motor for winning the most votes in a promotion which ran through December and January. Top 5 Surf Life Saving Clubs voted by the public: Red Beach (13,663), Orewa (7306), Papamoa (2877), Bethells Beach (2821), Paekakariki (1231). To read more on the SLSNZ website, click here. Bronze for Chris Moors11th April 2011
Chris Moors has picked up a bronze medal in the Open Taplin Relay at the Aussie Titles. He was a member of one of the two Kurrawa teams which reached the final of the prestigious event. Report from Kurrawa6th April 2011 (Wednesday)Club coach Vaughan Skiffington reports on Day 2 of the Aussie Titles under way at Kurrawa on the Gold Coast
Jared Pouwhare has progressed to the semis of the U19 men’s board event at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships currently under way at Kurrawa. Cab Savs crew now Aussie champions!4th April 2011First-ever international surf boat crew to win gold at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Red Beach’s Cab Savs boat crew have written themselves in the history book with their success at the Australian Titles on the Gold Coast. Cab Savs surf boat crew now Australian champions4th April 2011Red Beach the first-ever international surf boat crew to win gold at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Red Beach’s Cab Savs boat crew have written themselves in the history book with their success at the Australian Titles on the Gold Coast. Surf patrols end for the summer4th April 2011
Volunteer surf patrols at Red Beach have ended for the summer. The red & yellow patrol flags went into storage when the final patrol came off duty on Sunday 3 April. Handicap surf races4th April 2011We announce the overall winners of the handicap surf race series, 2010-11 seasonThe final handicap surf race of the summer, held on Friday 1st April, attracted 19 starters and had a novelty factor. See the pics below.
Overall Results: Fishing competition that got away3rd April 2011Successful outcome in spite of cancellation
Squally weather along with sea conditions that were deemed unsafe dashed all hopes of the surf club’s inaugural fishing competition going ahead. Eau dear …3rd April 2011In lifesaving competition, the surf can be the great leveller. It can also result in bloopers and unplanned outcomes. We caught the following mishaps on camera during the season just ended. Cab Savs at Kurrawa3rd April 2011 (11.45 am Sunday)Great start by club's boat rowers on Gold CoastThe Cab Savs protest the start of a race at Kurrawa. All boats were recalled to the start line. Photo by Bill Sheridan.
The Red Beach Cab Savs surf boat crew made a flying start in their age group racing at Kurrawa yesterday. SLSNR Awards Night1st April 2011
It’s coming up … Surf Life Saving Northern Region’s Awards of Excellence Night. We suggest you enter these details in your diary or on your calendar … 196 National Titles29th March 2011
Red Beach Surf Club has garnered 196 National titles during its 58 year history. The club's first title was won in 1958 at South Brighton, Christchurch when the Senior 6-Man Rescue & Resuscitation team took out the Nelson Shield, the blue riband event of the NZ Championships. (Pic) The Allan Gardner Memorial Trophy which has been won by Red Beach on four occasions.Surf patrols end this weekend29th March 2011
Volunteer surf patrols at Red Beach come to a close this weekend. The Red & yellow patrol flags will go into storage when the final patrol comes off duty on Sunday 3 April. YouTube footage of Red Beach at Mount28th March 2011When the Centenary Nationals took place earlier this month at Mt Maunganui, a tsunami warning on the Saturday restricted events to beach sprints and relays. We now bring you exclusive YouTube footage of some of this action, courtesy of Simon Reynolds, who has combined it with water events held on the Sunday … click here Plaudits for BNZ25th March 2011Club benefits from the BNZ’s Closed for Good project
Red Beach Surf Club was on the receiving end of some charitable assistance earlier this month when Bank of New Zealand employees spent a full day at the club. Chris in the media25th March 2011Chris Moors’ achievement in winning the NZ Iron Man title has not gone by unnoticed by the Australian media, especially with the Queensland State Titles coming up this weekend. To read an article on Chris in the Gold Coast Bulletin, click here. Fishing competitionPosted Friday 25th March, 6.30 pmGood evening all anglers …
As you are probably well aware, the weather is not on our side. Due to the unpredictability of it, we have made the decision to not proceed with Saturday's fishing competition. We are still going ahead with dinner and prize giving and would like to see you all at the Red Beach clubrooms from 4.30pm for an enjoyable evening with loads of spot prizes. If you’re not there you won’t be in for a prize. Masters at the Mount25th March 2011Red Beach Masters competitors were out in force at the Centenary Nationals earlier this month. Around 23 club members donned Speedos and sucked in the oxygen to strut their stuff on the sands of Mt Maunganui. Life Member Reg Harker escaped the ravages of the Christchurch earthquake and was back in Red Beach colours to compete in water and craft events. We bring you our photo essay on the event. March Past back for Centenary Nationals25th March 2011Red Beach March Past team stomps the sand again
In celebration of 100 years of surf lifesaving in New Zealand, the NZ Championships at Mt Maunganui saw the reinstatement of a historic tradition - the March Past. Lifeguards of all ages were able to represent their clubs in this special event. Red Beach was represented with Ed Richards as the flag bearer and lifesaving legend Reg Harker wearing the surf belt. Fishing competition25th March 2011There’s still time to hook into this Saturday’s eventMore than 230 anglers will be casting their lines during the surf club's inaugural fishing competition this Saturday. The club has set a limit of 300 entries for the event, sponsored by Forme Structural. The fishing zone takes in the Hauraki Gulf, the Coromandel Peninsula to south of the Tawharanui Marine Park. Entry tickets are $25 per angler and $15 for junior (under 14) anglers. The entry fee includes a BBQ for competitors at the Red Beach Surf Club at the conclusion of the event. To print out an entry form, click here. SLSNZ squads named22nd March 2011
Red Beach’s Chris Moors, right, who achieved a personal triumph in winning the NZ Open Iron Man title at the recent Centenary Nationals, has been named in the World Championships Squad for 2011/2012. Red & White Party Night21st March 2011Red Beach Surf Club members and supporters were big on numbers at the club’s recent Red & White Party Night to celebrate the successes of the season. The dress-up theme, naturally enough, was Red & White with MC Vaughan Skiffington pulling no punches during the Kangaroo Court proceedings. We were there to capture the crowd on camera. Nationals elation17th March 2011
Red Beach’s Open Taplin Relay team fired on all six cylinders and led from start to finish to clinch the premier title of the NZ Championships. The club last won the Open Taplin event in 1997, also at Mount Maunganui. On the dais, from left: Sam Cosgrove, Jared Pouwhare, Paddy Maney, William Lloyd, Dylan French, Chris Moors. Sam Cosgrove celebrated his 21st birthday on the same day as the Taplin win. Click to enlarge.
Red Beach surf club members have returned from Mount Maunganui highly elated with the club’s successes at the 2011 Centenary Nationals. Overall Points (top 12 clubs): Mt Maunganui (129.25) 1, Papamoa (83.75) 2, Red Beach (69.5) 3, Mairangi Bay (52) 4, Piha (49) 5, Midway (44) 6, New Plymouth OB (38) 7, Omanu (33) 8, South Brighton (32) 9, Lyall Bay (30) 10, Ocean Beach Kiwi (28) 11, Fitzroy (27) 12.Red Beach grabs a Millar Cup quinella8th March 2011Red Beach’s Red & White teams take top two spots at the Cath & Eddie Millar Cup surf carnival
Red Beach’s two JuniorSurf teams contesting the Cath & Eddie Millar Cup delivered the club a quinella by finishing first and second in the 2011 challenge for the trophy. The club also collected the age group trophies for winning the A & B divisions.
Age Group Results: A Group - Red Beach Red 1, Red Beach White 2, Orewa Blue 3. B Group – Red Beach Red 1, Red Beach White 2, Orewa Blue 3. C Group – Orewa Blue 1, Red Beach Red 2, Mairangi Bay Blue 3. Fishing competition8th March 2011Big interest in surf club’s fishing competition
More than 200 anglers have purchased tickets for the inaugural fishing competition on Saturday 26 March. The club has set a limit of 300 entries for the event, sponsored by Forme Structural. The fishing zone takes in the Hauraki Gulf, the Coromandel Peninsula to south of the Tawharanui Marine Park. Dylan equals record8th March 201113 Gold medals won by Dylan French at Northern Region Championships at Ruakaka
Red Beach U19 competitor Dylan French, with a stunning haul of 13 Gold medals from the Northern Region Championships at Ruakaka last month, has equalled the record held by fellow club member Caitlin Ryan. BH Heron Plumbing celebrates 50 years8th March 2011
Red Beach Surf Club patron and Life member Bryan Heron recently celebrated 50 years in business as Heron Plumbing. The anniversary function to mark the occasion, held at the Reece premises in Henderson, was attended by around 250 people. Red Beach club members were also present for the celebrations. Bryan and his company have been a major sponsor of the Red Beach club for 32 years. Four days of surf action at The Mount8th March 2011Pinnacle event of season relocated to Mt Maunganui
The National Championships, the premier event on the surf lifesaving calendar, get under way this Thursday at Mt Maunganui. The Christchurch earthquake forced the relocation of these Centenary Nationals from New Brighton beach to the Bay of Plenty venue. Winners’ gallery8th March 2011The club’s SeniorSurf athletes were in impressive form at the recent Northern Region Surf Life Saving Champs held over two days at Ruakaka, picking up 46 titles to give Red Beach an emphatic points win. We bring you our photo essay on some of the winners. Matt Thetford heads for the finish flags to take out the U16 Iron man event.The trio of Nivana Johnson, Caitlin Ryan & Georgia Lloyd teamed up to win the U19 Taplin relay and the U19 Board relay.Paddy Maney cruises home to take out the Open Men's Board Race event.The Open Men's canoe crew of Shane Minifie, Kevin Cornish, Al Presland & Paul Cleminson won all three races in the Long Course canoe event to earn their Gold medals.Winners of the U16 Women's Board Relay, from left: Lauren Bailey, Briar McLeely, Daly Tuilaepa.Kellin Downey lunges for the last flag to take out the U19 men's Beach Flags event.Winners of the U19 Men's Board Relay, from left: Jared Pouwhare, Kurt Leopard, Daniel Cairns.Briar McLeely, left, and Lauren Bailey sprint for the finish flags to win the U16 Women's Board Rescue final.Club coach Vaughan Skiffington emerges from the Ruakaka surf as the winner of the Open Men's surf race.Jared Pouwhare, left, and Dylan French teamed up to win the U19 Men's Tube Rescue final. The duo also won the U19 Board Rescue final.Caitlin Ryan was a comfortable winner of the U19 Women's Surf Ski race.Paddy Maney, left, and Chester Edwards collected the Open Men's Board Rescue title.Winners of the U16 Men's Board Relay, from left: Ethan Hutchinson, Matt Thetford, Daniel Cairns.Red Beach, Papamoa share top honours27th February 2011Club’s dead-heat on overall points at Oceans ’11 to claim New Zealand’s JuniorSurf crown
Red Beach has fulfilled its ambition to win Ocean Athletes, and it did so by dead-heating with the Papamoa Surf Club at the Oceans ’11 event. Overall Points for Oceans ’11: Red Beach (61) 1=, Papamoa (61) 1=, Mt Maunganui (44) 3, Midway (31) 4, Omanu (30) 5, Whakatane (23) 6, Whangamata (22) 7, Lyall Bay (20) 8, East End (17) 9, Waikanae (16) 10=, Wainui (16) 10=.To see the overall points for all clubs, click here. To read about the epic finish to Ocean’s 11, click hereYouTube footage of champs at Ruakaka25th February 2011The Regional Championships took place at Ruakaka Beach during the weekend of 19/20th February. We bring you exclusive YouTube footage, courtesy of Simon Reynolds, on some of the events held on the first day of the Champs … click here. Photo: The Red Roosters surf boat crew crashes through a wave while competing in the U19 long course event at Ruakaka. The crew went on to take the Silver medal in the final.Izaak swims to Gold25th February 2011Two more medals for Red Beach at Oceans ’11
Izaak Scheib put in a powerful performance to collect a Gold medal in the Run-Swim-Run event at Oceans ’11. Competing in the U13 division, he was first across the line on Day Two of the Ocean Athlete championships at Mt Maunganui. Club points tally after Day Two: Mt Maunganui (17) 1, Red Beach (14) 2=, Waikanae (14) 2=, Papamoa (14) 2=, Midway (12) 5, Omanu (9) 6, Sth Brighton (5) 7=, Orewa (5) 7=, NPOB (5) 7=.Nationals relocated to Mt Maunganui24th February 2011The NZ Surf Life Saving Championships for 2011 will now take place at Mt Maunganui. The devastation caused by the earthquake in Christchurch has made it unrealistic to hold the Centenary Nationals at New Brighton Beach. The State-sponsored event will be held at The Mount on the existing dates of 10th-13th March. To check out the article on the SLSNZ website, click here. Gold for Jade!24th February 2011Red Beach wins 4 medals on Day One of Oceans ‘11
Jade Tuilaepa has snared a Gold medal in the Under-11 Beach Flags final at Oceans ’11. Club points tally after Day One: Omanu (9) 1, Red Beach (8) 2, Midway (6) 3, Waikanae (4) 4=, NPOB (4) 4=, East End (3) 6=, Paekakariki (3) 6=.NZ Championships22nd February 2011
With regard to today’s devastating earthquake in Christchurch, Surf Life Saving NZ will be making an announcement within 48 hours on an alternative location for the NZ Championships in March. Runaway win for Red Beach at Ruakaka21st February 2011Club retains the overall points trophy
Red Beach’s across-the-board strengths enabled the club to score an emphatic win at the Regional Championships held at Ruakaka. Overall Points (top 5 clubs): Red Beach (332) 1, Piha (164) 2, Orewa (107) 3, Mairangi Bay (99) 4, Muriwai (51) 5.Masters Points Trophy: Red Beach (22) 1, Mairangi Bay (16) 2, Orewa (5) 3.Coming soon ... our Gallery of Winners from Ruakaka. Oceans ‘11 all set for Mount Maunganui21st February 2011National event for JuniorSurf athletes
Red Beach’s JuniorSurf members are about to head for Mount Maunganui to compete in the annual Ocean Athletes event. Club Champs coming21st February 2011
The annual Club Championships for members of the SeniorSurf division will take place on Saturday 26th February at Red Beach. Pakiri after big wet18th February 2011Wild weather on Sunday 23 January forced the cancellation of the annual Open Water Swim at Red Beach. Up and down the coast, high tides left debris high on dunes and reserves. At the southern end of Red Beach a yacht, reported stolen from Okahu Bay, was destroyed on rocks after it broke its anchor. At Pakiri, the club’s container of patrol equipment was washed 60m further inland by the high seas. We bring you the pics taken before the big clean-up and the return of the container to its usual position. Podium finishes for club surf boat crews18th February 2011
The recent North Island Surf Boat Championships held at Waihi Beach resulted in podium finishes for three Red Beach surf boat crews. Rep team achievers18th February 2011
A total of 15 Red Beach club members were selected for the Northern Region rep teams to compete in the Festival of Surf Sport at Mt Maunganui earlier this month. The Northern Region U14 team snared the Gold medals at the National Provincial Championships at Mt Maunganui. The Red Beach members in the team were, from left: Rebecca Pearce, Izaak Scheib, Jake Hurley, Mitchell Grant.The Northern Region U16 team picked up the Silver medals at the NPC's at the Mount. Red Beach members in the team were, from left: Briar McLeely, Tyler Baldwin, Ethan Hutchinson, Lauren Bailey.In the U19 division of the Lion Foundation Surf League, Northern Region collected the Bronze medals. Red Beach members in the team were, from left: Jared Pouwhare, Dylan French, Caitlin Ryan.Four Red Beach members were selected for Northern Region's Surf League team at the Mount. From left: AJ Maney, Patrick Maney, Chris Moors, Naomi Young.Get set for the fishing competition!18th February 2011Red Beach Surf Club all set to hook a big one!
Up to 300 anglers will compete for a wide range of prizes in the club’s inaugural fishing competition on Saturday 26 March. Huge points win for JuniorSurf athletes18th February 2011Red Beach claims Auckland Championships points trophy for fourth consecutive year
Red Beach’s young surf athletes were in dominant form to take out the JuniorSurf Auckland Championships Points Trophy by a massive margin over the weekend of 13/14 February. Overall Points: Red Beach (825.5) 1, Orewa (405.5) 2, Mairangi Bay (337) 3, Piha (176) 4, Muriwai (127) 5, Bethells Beach (53) 6, Mangawhai Heads (28) 7, Omaha (18) 8, Ruakaka (13) 9, Kariaotahi (12) 10, United North Piha (11), Waipu Cove (5) 12 .Regional Champs at Ruakaka : 19/20 Feb18th February 2011Sixth consecutive year at popular Northland location
Ruakaka Beach will see two days of top surf lifesaving action when the Trillian Trust Northern Region Championships get under way on the weekend of 19/20 February. Red Beach wins IRB14th February 2011Club polls the most public votes for Centenary IRB
With online voting going at full throttle in the closing stages of the race to win a brand new IRB, Red Beach powered home to finish more than 4,000 votes clear of its nearest rival. Winners at NRC's14th February 2011Our photo essay on the Northern Regional Championships at Mt Maunganui gives recognition to the Red Beach athletes who won titles during the two-day event. We weren't able to capture every winner on camera, such were the demands of the event with several arenas in operation. Nevertheless, congratulations to all our NRC winners and placegetters who delivered some highly impressive results. Red Beach finished the championships with nine titles and in third place on overall points. Overall Results (top 11 clubs): Mt Maunganui (91) 1, Papamoa (90) 2, Red Beach (78) 3, Midway (67) 4, Piha (53) 5, Mairangi Bay (49) 6, Ocean Beach Kiwi (33) 7, Orewa (29) 8, Omanu (25) 9, South Brighton (21) 10=, Wainui (21) 10=.JuniorSurf Champs9th February 2011JuniorSurf Champs at Orewa this weekendThe Northern Region JuniorSurf Championships take place at Orewa this weekend, 12/13 February. Around 725 competitors are entered for the Tip Top sponsored event. Competition gets under way at 9.00 am on Saturday for the individual events of Beach Flags, Beach Sprints, Board Races, Surf Races, the Run Wade Run and the Diamond Person events. Sunday’s programme, comprising of team events, also kicks off at 9.00 am. Northern Arena opens8th February 2010The Northern Arena swimming and fitness complex in Silverdale opened on 22 January. A plaque to mark the opening was unveiled by Prime Minister John Key. We were there to capture the event on camera. (Photo) Red Beach lifeguards took part in the seven-team relay event, a highlight of the opening ceremony. From left: Louise Aitken, Lauren Bailey, Dylan French, Georgia Lloyd, Daly Tuilaepa, Jacob Lee.Record entries for NRC’s at the Mount28th January 2011
A record number of entries have been received for the two days of the Northern Regional Championships at Mt Maunganui this weekend. Lifeguards rescue 11 at Pakiri Beach24th January 2011
Red Beach lifeguards have carried out 11 rescues at Pakiri since the start-up of surf patrols in mid-December. Squash Tournament24th January 2011B Grade Tournament at Red Beach CourtsThe Red Beach Squash Club will host a B grade tournament at the Red Beach Courts from Thursday 10th - Saturday 12th February. Registrations: Contact Simon Hallamore 0274 396 406 or Dawn Ross 021 171 6025. For further details on the tournament, click here. Swim cancelled24th January 2011Strong winds and rough sea conditions forced the cancellation of the 23rd annual Open Water Swim at Red Beach on 23 January. The Red Beach Surf Club and the Roskill Masters Swim Club look forward to seeing all open water swimmers for the event in 2012. The date will be announced at the start of next summer. Red Beach members in Surf League teams24th January 2011Seven Red Beach club members have been named in the Northern Region teams to compete in the Lion Foundation Surf League at Mt Maunganui on 5/6 February.Seven district teams from throughout New Zealand will compete in the Open division and seven teams will battle it out in the U19 division over the two days of Surf League competition. Those selected are: Open Team: Chris Moors, Patrick Maney (right), AJ Maney, Naomi Young. U19 Team: Dylan French, Jared Pouwhare, Caitlin Ryan. A team from New South Wales will also be competing in the Open division. To see who’s in the district teams, click here. Red Beach members in U16 & U14 teams24th January 2011
Eight Red Beach club members have been named by Surf Life Saving Northern Region for the Under-16 and Under-14 rep teams. Both of the 10-strong SLSNR teams will compete in the National Provincial championships at Mt Maunganui on Friday 4 February. Those selected are- Under-16 Team: Lauren Bailey, Tyler Baldwin, Ethan Hutchinson (right), Briar McLeely. Under-14 Team: Mitchell Grant, Jake Hurley, Rebecca Pearce, Izaak Scheib. Crew has a blast at Young Guns event18th January 2011
Red Beach’s U19 boat crew was one of 92 crews which took part in the Young Guns surf boat regatta at Sydney’s Collaroy Beach on 16 January. Racing against some of Australia’s top in-form boat crews, the Red Beach rowers were just pipped at the post in their semi-final. Roving photographer Bill Sheridan sent us the following pics. JuniorSurf carnival18th January 2011Red Beach was the venue for the Tip Top JuniorSurf carnival held on Sunday 12 December, with 650 competitors aged from 7-13 years taking part. We bring you the second of two photo essays on the day’s events. SLSNR Patrol Champs18th January 2011
Less than 15 points separated the seven teams which contested the Northern Region Patrol Championships at Waipu Cove on 16 January. Open Water Swim at Red Beach : 23 Jan18th January 2011
More than 100 swimmers of all ages are expected to hit the water during Red Beach Surf Club’s annual open water swim on Sunday 23 January. Owen Chapman Cup win to Red Beach13th January 2011Runaway win for Red Beach at the Owen Chapman Cup surf carnival
Red Beach competitors in the U19 and U16 divisions delivered the club its seventh consecutive Owen Chapman Cup win on Saturday 8th January. Overall Points for the Owen Chapman Cup: Red Beach (196) 1, Orewa (115) 2, Mairangi Bay (76) 3, Muriwai (51) 4, Kariaotahi (18) 5, Piha (14) 6, Ruakaka (8) 7, Bethells Beach (5) 8. For all the results, click here.SLSNZ exhibition to celebrate 100 years13th January 2011Interactive exhibition captures the history of New Zealand surf clubs, the volunteers & the stories.
To celebrate 100 years of surf lifesaving in New Zealand, SLSNZ has its ‘Between the Flags’ exhibition touring the country. Amongst the items on display are an interactive rip model, an IRB ride and touch screens for all the surf clubs in New Zealand. We recently caught up with the exhibit and bring you the following photos. The exhibit can be seen at the following locations ... Patrolling update13th January 2011
Lifeguards at Red Beach and Pakiri have carried out five rescues so far this summer. Patrolling commenced at Red Beach on Saturday 23 October and at Pakiri on Saturday 18 December. The following statistics cover the period up until Tuesday 4th January. Vote for Red Beach!13th January 2011
Thanks for visiting us. While you’re here, please vote for Red Beach Surf Club to win a new IRB with motor and trailer valued at $26,000. To cast your vote, click here. Centenary March Past at Nationals10th January 2011Red Beach March Past team to stomp the sand again
In celebration of 100 years of surf lifesaving in New Zealand, the NZ Championships in March will see the reinstatement of a historic tradition - the March Past. Lifeguards of all ages will have the opportunity to represent their clubs in this special event. Whangamata turns on surf for boaties10th January 2011
Whangamata turned on a boat-friendly surf of up to one metre for the recent Surf Boat Spectacular. The event attracted 60 crews from throughout New Zealand - an increase of 10 on last year - and it doubled as Round 2 of the NZ Surf Boat Series. Red Beach was represented by five crews. We bring you our photo essay on the day’s racing. |
Rescue 2012 will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from November 7-18, 2012 and will include five separate competitions … the World National Team Championships, the World Interclub Championships, the World Masters Championships, the World Surf Boat Championships and the World Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships.