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Newsletter 3rd July 2020

Newsletter 3rd July 2020

Newsletter 3rd July 2020

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Patrol Captain of the Year: George Double

Patrol Captain of the Year: George Double

Season after season, Patrols are often a mixed bag of fun, boredom, achievement, terror and elation … especially when the clock ticks over at 1pm or 6pm … or 7pm or 7:30 or 8pm ! Holding that level of diligence,...

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Patrol Team of the Year: Patrol 5

Patrol Team of the Year: Patrol 5

I wish at times there was a Patrols of the year award as all of our Patrols did an exceptional job this season dealing with record numbers visiting Bronte Beach and Park. The improvement in communication and depth of skills...

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Cadet of the Year: Harry Staines

Cadet of the Year: Harry Staines

Having completed his SRC in 2018, Harry has patrolled for two seasons, notching up a very respectable 76 patrol hours this season. His skills in the water, particularly on the board, are impressive, but it’s Harry’s enthusiasm, willingness to put...

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IRB Team Member of the Year: Hugh Webster

IRB Team Member of the Year: Hugh Webster

Hugh completed his Bronze Medallion in March 2019, and pretty much fast-tracked himself towards being an IRB Driver, completing the Crew course in September 2019 and then the Driver’s course in December 2019.Hugh’s award is a recognition of two very...

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Junior of the Year: Will Johnstone

Junior of the Year: Will Johnstone

After a hiatus of a few years, Will returned to the Club this season to complete his Bronze Medallion. Since completing his Bronze in November, Will has assisted with training new Bronzies, volunteered with B2B and other Club activities and...

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Visch Family Rookie Lifesaver of the Year: Will Hartwig

Visch Family Rookie Lifesaver of the Year: Will Hartwig

Since recently completing his Bronze Medallion in late Nov 2019, Will Hartwig has gone on to clock up over 40 voluntary hours of patrolling in his first Season which is quite impressive, given Season 19/20 was cut short and he...

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Outstanding Volunteer Award: Pali Woodruff

Outstanding Volunteer Award: Pali Woodruff

A member since 2012 Pali is one of those quiet contributors that puts her hand up without ever expecting recognition or reward. An active patroller for 9 years, Pali also, has been an integral cog in the B2B machine for...

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Outstanding Volunteer Award: Tamera Lang

Outstanding Volunteer Award: Tamera Lang

Besides being a next level, fearless, super fish, Tamera is one of those special members who is involved in all aspects of Bronte Surf Club. Tamera is not only active in Nippers as an Age manager for the Under 7...

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Training Team Member of the Year: Nigel Harvey

Training Team Member of the Year: Nigel Harvey

Assessor cannot be understated.  We have often been able to get a boat on the beach only because of the five IRB Crew and three IRB Driver courses Nigel has assessed! IRB courses require the surf to be just right,...

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