As per memo emailed to Clubs 21/12/2018.
Further to the December Branch Council meeting where your club President was advised of the Trial which we will be conducting of a ‘Throttle Return device’ as a safety measure, this memo is to
provide Clubs Captains and your IRB Captains of the details.
As a result of safety issues around runaway IRB’s recently at some clubs, Sydney Branch is going to conduct a trial with clubs between now and 30th January 2019 of a throttle return plate device
which is in use within SLS UK and SLS NZ. This device has been approved by Tohatsu / Mercury for their motors in the UK and NZ, and Sydney Branch is speaking to the manufacturer in Australia.
The purpose of the trial is to gauge the operational limitations, potential benefits and any issues that throttle returns may create for our IRB operations. We strongly suggest testing to be done
outside of Patrol hours, and drivers be informed the device has been fitted. An instruction sheet has been provided to us by SLS NZ to guide Clubs through the easy installation of the device.
The Branch has distributed the device to all our Sydney clubs, as well as a device to Hunter, Northern Beaches and the Central Coast Directors of Lifesaving.
It would be appreciated if you could kindly provide me with your feedback of the device by 30th January 2019 via the branch office lifesaving@surflifesavingsydney.com.au
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Best Patrol Photo Competition 2018 – Winner Announcement
To all our Clubs who submitted photos for the Best Patrol Photo competition, we thank you for your great photos.
The images received were fantastic and the Branch will be using these for various forms of exposure this season on social media, annual report and the like.
The judging of the winning photo was made very difficult due to the great images received. A final decision has been made and is awarded Era SLSC.
Congratulations Era, your prize package kindly donated by Surf Safety Australia will be delivered to your shortly.
Cronulla SLSC awarded Branch Rescue of the Month November
Congratulations to Cronulla’s George Ordenes who has been awarded Sydney Branch Rescue of the Month for November. Rescue conducted at Wattamolla 2/11/2018. Details of the rescue can be read on branch website https://goo.gl/tGXafg
Congratulations also to both Bondi and Wanda SLSC’s on their outstanding rescues which they also conducted during the month of November. Great efforts by all concerned.
U13’s Development Camp another huge success
78 U13’s attended our SLS Sydney Development Camp over the weekend, and had an awesome time learning new skills, making new friends, hearing some inspiring stories, and seeing what SLS can offer them as they look to become Surf Lifesavers next season..well done to everyone – A huge thank you to ALL the Club Minders for your effort on the weekend..and Congrats to the U13’s on their Rescue Championships…Very impressive.
To Riley Porteous (Wanda) one of our 2018 Junior Lifesavers of the Year – fantastic presentation to this group of U13’s.
Thanks to all the team who made it happen.
Photos from the weekend are on our facebook page.
Doug Hawkins
Director Junior Development SLSS
Successful Weekend 15-17 Development Program
The SLSS Young Leaders showed maturity, insight and leadership qualities beyond their years.
The future of our movement is in safe hands, we cannot speak higher of this group.
These young adults should be proud of their contributions over the weekend.
Massive thanks to our guest speakers, Steve Pearce from Surf Life Saving NSW and Callum Good from Westpac Life Saver Rescue
Photos from the weekend are on our facebook page.
To all participants and their Clubs – thank you for your support of this weekend.
Charlie Pavlou
Director Member Services SLSS
