What an incredible summer holiday season it has been for our surf lifesaving club so far! From the energy on the beach to the amazing community spirit, we’ve had an unforgettable month, and it’s all thanks to you—our members, volunteers, and supporters.

To the countless volunteers who poured their time and energy into making this holiday season such a success: thank you! Whether you were organising and coordinating summer holiday programme or club-led events, managing registrations, collecting money, creating posters, setting up and packing down, taking care of rubbish disposal, or leading the charge on social media and member communications, every effort made a huge difference. Your dedication and teamwork are what make our club so special.

We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Whiritoa Tidings for their continued support. Your presence at our events, capturing the memorable moments of our summer activities, has been invaluable. You always seem to be in the right place at the right time, ensuring these cherished memories are preserved and shared with our community.

A huge thank you as well to everyone who renewed their membership or purchased a new one this season. By doing so, you’re directly contributing to keeping our beach safe and helping our club grow. Your support is vital to everything we do, from lifesaving services to community activities and beyond.

A big shoutout to our incredible lifeguards—both volunteer and paid—whose dedication and vigilance keep everyone safe on the beach. Your hard work and professionalism are at the heart of what makes our club so valuable to the community. Recognition also goes to our coaches for inspiring and guiding our junior members and trainee lifeguards, and to our snackbar and bar staff for keeping us fuelled. Behind the scenes, our gear and facilities maintenance crew have worked tirelessly, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

This season has been one to remember! We’ve created countless enjoyable memories, soaked up the sunshine, and embraced the vibrant spirit of summer. While the summer programme has wrapped up, the action doesn’t stop here. We’ve got many more weeks of beach patrols and club trainings ahead, and we can’t wait to see you out there.

Thank you once again for your incredible support. Together, we’re building a stronger, safer, and more connected community.

See you on the beach!

Patrina Kerr
Chairperson